EP1181703B1 - Device for activating an opening mechanism and/or a closing mechanism for lockable moving parts on vehicles, such as flaps, doors or similar - Google Patents

Device for activating an opening mechanism and/or a closing mechanism for lockable moving parts on vehicles, such as flaps, doors or similar Download PDF

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EP1181703B1
EP1181703B1 EP00929489A EP00929489A EP1181703B1 EP 1181703 B1 EP1181703 B1 EP 1181703B1 EP 00929489 A EP00929489 A EP 00929489A EP 00929489 A EP00929489 A EP 00929489A EP 1181703 B1 EP1181703 B1 EP 1181703B1
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05BLOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B85/00Details of vehicle locks not provided for in groups E05B77/00 - E05B83/00
    • E05B85/10Handles
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05BLOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B77/00Vehicle locks characterised by special functions or purposes
    • E05B77/02Vehicle locks characterised by special functions or purposes for accident situations
    • E05B77/12Automatic locking or unlocking at the moment of collision
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05BLOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B77/00Vehicle locks characterised by special functions or purposes
    • E05B77/34Protection against weather or dirt, e.g. against water ingress
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05BLOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B83/00Vehicle locks specially adapted for particular types of wing or vehicle
    • E05B83/16Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H9/00Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
    • H01H9/02Bases, casings, or covers
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05BLOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B81/00Power-actuated vehicle locks
    • E05B81/12Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators
    • E05B81/20Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators for assisting final closing or for initiating opening
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05BLOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B81/00Power-actuated vehicle locks
    • E05B81/54Electrical circuits
    • E05B81/64Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors
    • E05B81/76Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by door handles
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2231/00Applications
    • H01H2231/026Car

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  • the invention is directed to a device that in the preamble of claim 1 specified type.
  • a manual actuator is provided in the motor vehicle. at its operation is acted on a switch, which has a drive to open or closing the movable vehicle part turns on.
  • a drive can belong to a closure which is designed as a rotary latch.
  • the catch is held by a pawl in the closed position and by triggering the actuator transferred to an open position.
  • a device is for example the tailgate of a motor vehicle used.
  • the actuator is as a Snap formed, which is arranged in a hole of the outer panel.
  • a compression spring required to hold the duck button in its initial position.
  • the push button is covered by a foil and sealed.
  • Upon actuation of the Push button is moved to a ball that points to a contactor next to the one Push button arranged switch interacts.
  • This known actuator comprises several components that have to be manufactured separately and assembled together. Despite the elastic cover, dirt and moisture in the hole of the Get outside cladding.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a reliable device in the To develop generic term of claim 1 type, which formed inexpensive and easy to handle. This will, taking into account in the preamble mentioned measures by the in the characterizing part of claim 1 the following measures particular importance.
  • a portion of the jewelry element itself becomes elastic formed deformable and thus fulfills the function of an actuator for a Switch whose contactor again either directly or indirectly in Resilience path of the jewelry element section is arranged.
  • the decorative element is namely by webs with intermediate Structured apertures.
  • the invention has recognized that the webs the elastic Favoring compliance in a particular section of the jewelry element so that this area is particularly suitable to serve as an actuator of the switch.
  • the actuator for the switch is a Company emblem 25 with circular outline 24, which is an elastic has deformable portion 23.
  • the company emblem 25 has a logo, which is composed of a plurality of webs 23, 27.
  • the webs 23, 27 meet a specific ornamental function and may have a visual information content and consist of letters and / or an image. Between the bridges there are openings. In the present embodiment is even a Separating section 26 between two webs 23, 27 is provided, which is the one web 23rd make it flexible.
  • the web 23 is fixed at one end in the peripheral region 24 attached, but at its opposite free end 28 flexible.
  • the bridge 23 fulfills the function of a flexible bar. He will, in the sense of the arrow 20 "of Fig. 4 opposite the adjacent, rigid web 27 inside, against the switch 12 deformed and comes in the position 23 '. This is in Fig. 2 by a Deformationsweg 29 marked.
  • the company emblem is in one Neighboring area 22 of the body integrated.
  • the company emblem 25 belongs to a Unit 30, which is completely pre-assembled by itself and the following components includes. There is first a mounting plate 17, on the back 18 of the already mentioned microswitch 12 is attached to its housing. A guided tour 14 am Switch housing extends through a provided in the mounting plate 17 breakthrough 19, whereby the contact-making pin 13 on the inside 31 of the mounting plate 17th to come to rest. In front of the contact pin 13, a continuous, in Fig. 1 and 2 only indicated by dash-dotted lines elastic membrane 33 may be arranged, the Part of the assembly 30 is and over the entire plate inside 31 extends sealingly. The company emblem 25 is, together with the membrane 33 and a peripheral seal 34 fixed to the mounting plate 17, e.g. by screws. Of course, these mounting screws do not affect the Flexibility of the above-described resilient location 23.
  • This unit 30 is in a recognizable from Fig. 2 cutout 32 in the adjacent area mentioned 22nd the outer panel installed.
  • the company logo 25 ensures inherent elasticity for making the bodywork stand out of her Actuating position 23 'returns to its initial position 23 of Fig. 1. If necessary, this restoring action can also be achieved by additional, elastic means, like leaf springs, are supported. Usually this is not necessary, especially also the membrane 33 has a certain resilience. The membrane 33 is namely, anxious to move into their apparent from Fig. 1 curved position, which their stable position.
  • Fig. 3 to 5 is a unit 21 of a Attachment 50 and an insert 37 before, wherein in the essay 50 also a Company logo 51 is integrated.
  • This unit 21 is prefabricated and in the Neighboring area 22 of the body mounted.
  • Company logo 51 of the same motor 15 movable, which is also for operation of the closure not shown in detail is useful.
  • Fig. 5 shows the distance position 50.2, where the cap 50 an angle ⁇ of about 45 ° with respect to his Touch position 50.1 in Fig. 3 occupies.
  • the insert 37 rests. He forms the inner layer of this assembly 21, consists made of elastomeric material and sits in a cutout 32 of the outer lining 40th This inner layer 37 forms an elastic seal and has a central curvature 38 in front of the contactor 13 of a switch 12 which sits on the carrier 36.
  • a lock cylinder 48 In a Distance position shown in FIG. 5 is a lock cylinder 48, the emergency in a Key operation of the tailgate allowed by an opening 39 in the Inner layer 37 accessible.
  • the lock cylinder 48 is mounted on a carrier 36.
  • the attachment 50 is multilayered in itself formed, consisting of the outer company emblem 51, a back of it arranged extensively elastic membrane 52 and a dimensionally stable grip plate 53, which can be made of metal.
  • the company emblem 51 consists of relatively dimensionally stable material, namely plastic, but has openings 54, which in the central region of this outer layer 51 give sufficient bending elasticity.
  • the company emblem 51 is formed in three dimensions, and has openings 54 in relief between the written or pictorial symbols.
  • the openings 54 are closed on the back of the expandable membrane 52 and thus sealed.
  • the underlying grip plate 53 is seated at the free ends of the lever 47 and has a defined point a hole 55.
  • the three layers 51, 52, 53 of the article 50 are in their periphery 24 firmly connected. In the middle part of the tower There is 50 between the handle plate 53 and the bendable overlying layers 51, 52 a sufficient distance.
  • the operation of the switch 12 sets via an electronic control unit not shown in detail the drive 15 effective, the first, as already mentioned, the closure the tailgate 10 is transferred to an opening ready position.
  • the same motor drive 15 is, expediently after a short delay, also for Movement of the unit 50 used. This movement takes place via the lever 47, the be swung out. It comes to the distance already mentioned several times of Fig. 5, which is marked there with the auxiliary line 50.2.
  • the Handle plate 53 are engaged behind by the human hand 56 to the Tailgate 10 in the sense of the movement arrow 11 of Fig. 7 in the full To convert the unfolding situation. The purpose of this is illustrated by the force arrow 57 Opening force.
  • the assembly 50 is either manually or motor returned to its contact position 50.1 of Fig. 6. That can be synonymous with Close the tailgate automatically run off.
  • the device according to FIGS. 3 to 5 could also be used as a stationary attachment 50 or be integrated as an insert in the outer lining 40, if you have the function of a Handle according to FIG. 5 does not want to use.
  • the handle plate 53 and the lever 47 omitted. But it remains the outer layer 51 as a company emblem exist, which is deposited by gasket layers 52 and / or 37 and in the already described manner with the contact member 13 of the switch 12 through Actuating pressure 20 acts as shown in FIG. 4.
  • the attachment 50 has namely, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 to recognize is, at the bottom of a back cutout 58, for the fingertip accessible to a human hand.
  • By manual pulling can then be Uncouple the lever 47 from a coupled to the motor 15 locking position and allow a manual swinging of the assembly to that of FIG. 5 recognizable distance position.
  • that is usually located below the unit 50 lock cylinder 48 frontally through the Opening 39 of the inner layer 37 accessible and allowed via an emergency key the already mentioned opening the tailgate.
  • FIG. 6 shows a modified embodiment of the device from FIGS. 3 to 5 shown. All you have to do is cover the differences, while the rest the previous description applies.
  • the levers 47 are non-rotatable with a Bearing shaft 59 connected.
  • the shaft 59 is driven by a gear 60, which is downstream of the motor 15.
  • a detent coupling is provided, e.g. out a magnetic coupling may exist, which acts via permanent magnets.
  • Fig. 7 is a comparison with FIG. 6 modified, drive 61st shown, consisting of a motor, in particular an electric motor, and a transmission can exist.
  • the output member of the transmission here is a rack 62, which in a gear 63 engages.
  • the gear 63 is rotatably connected to the levers 47 and together with these pivotable about its pivot point 49.
  • Fig. 7 the retracted position 62 of the rack is shown in solid lines. Your Ausfahrlage 62 'is indicated by dash-dotted lines. It is present when the Attachment 50 in its in the penultimate embodiment in Fig. 3 shown Contact position is located. Also in this case is in case of emergency a manual Moving the attachment 50 of the outer panel 40 possible. That's enough to use it a double rack, or again the above Magnetic coupling to use between the movable transmission parts.

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Abstract

The device has a manual actuator that acts on at least one switch contact maker (13) when actuated and a drive for the movable part (10) that is switched by the switch (12). The movable part is mounted on the vehicle body (40) that has a rigid, incompressible wall thickness with a free part (10) of such dimensions that it bulges under pressure to activate the switch.

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Die Erfindung richtet sich auf eine Vorrichtung der im Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1 angegebenen Art. Dazu ist ein manueller Betätiger im Kraftfahrzeug vorgesehen. Bei dessen Betätigung wird auf einem Schalter eingewirkt, der einen Antrieb zum Öffnen bzw. Schließen des beweglichen Fahrzeugteils einschaltet. Ein solcher Antrieb kann zu einem Verschluss gehören, der als Drehfalle ausgebildet ist. Die Drehfalle wird von einer Sperrklinke in Schließposition gehalten und durch Auslösen des Betätigers in eine Öffnungsposition überführt. Eine solche Vorrichtung wird beispielsweise an der Heckklappe eines Motorfahrzeugs verwendet.The invention is directed to a device that in the preamble of claim 1 specified type. For this purpose, a manual actuator is provided in the motor vehicle. at its operation is acted on a switch, which has a drive to open or closing the movable vehicle part turns on. Such a drive can belong to a closure which is designed as a rotary latch. The catch is held by a pawl in the closed position and by triggering the actuator transferred to an open position. Such a device is for example the tailgate of a motor vehicle used.

Bei einer bekannten Vorrichtung (DE 34 40 442 A1) ist der Betätiger als ein Druckknopf ausgebildet, der in einem Loch der Außenverkleidung angeordnet ist. Um den Duckknopf in seiner Ausgangsstellung zu halten, ist eine Druckfeder erforderlich. Um den Mechanismus vor Schmutz und Feuchtigkeit zu schützen, ist der Druckknopf von einer Folie überdeckt und abgedichtet. Bei Betätigung des Druckknopfs wird eine Kugel bewegt, die auf einen Kontaktgeber eines neben dem Druckknopf angeordneten Schalters einwirkt. Dieser bekannte Betätiger umfasst mehrere Bauteile, die gesondert hergestellt und miteinander montiert werden müssen. Trotz der elastischen Abdeckung können Schmutz und Feuchtigkeit in das Loch der Außenverkleidung gelangen. In a known device (DE 34 40 442 A1), the actuator is as a Snap formed, which is arranged in a hole of the outer panel. To hold the duck button in its initial position, is a compression spring required. To protect the mechanism from dirt and moisture is the push button is covered by a foil and sealed. Upon actuation of the Push button is moved to a ball that points to a contactor next to the one Push button arranged switch interacts. This known actuator comprises several components that have to be manufactured separately and assembled together. Despite the elastic cover, dirt and moisture in the hole of the Get outside cladding.

Bei einer gattunsgemäßen Vorrichtung (DE 197 22 503 A1) besteht das Schmuckelement aus einem drehbar an der Außenverkleidung gelagerten Firmenemblem, das in einer Ausgangsstellung einen Schlosskörper nach außen abdeckt. Das Firmenemblem kann in einer Freigabestellung überführt werden, wo es den Schlosskörper oder einen anderen Betätiger für das Fahrzeugteil freigibt. In der Freigabestellung dient das Firmenemblem zugleich als Griffelement um den Fahrzeugteil, z.B. eine Heckklappe des Fahrzeugs, ganz aufzuklappen. Nach der Betätigung der Mittel war wieder eine Rückstellung des Firmenemblems in seiner Ausgangsstellung erforderlich. Das ist umständlich.In a device according to the gattunsgemäßen (DE 197 22 503 A1) that is Jewelery element of a rotatably mounted on the outer panel Company emblem, which in a starting position a lock body to the outside covers. The company emblem can be transferred to a release position where it releases the lock body or other actuator for the vehicle part. In the Release position serves the company emblem at the same time as a grip element around the Vehicle part, e.g. a tailgate of the vehicle, fully open. After Activation of funds was again a provision of the company emblem in his Starting position required. That's awkward.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine zuverlässige Vorrichtung der im Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1 genannten Art zu entwickeln, die preiswert ausgebildet und einfach zu handhaben ist. Dies wird, unter Berücksichtigung der im Oberbegriff genannten Maßnahmen durch die im Kennzeichen des Anspruches 1 angeführten Maßnahmen erreicht, denen folgende besondere Bedeutung zukommt.The invention has for its object to provide a reliable device in the To develop generic term of claim 1 type, which formed inexpensive and easy to handle. This will, taking into account in the preamble mentioned measures by the in the characterizing part of claim 1 the following measures particular importance.

Bei der Erfindung wird ein Teilstück vom Schmuckelement selbst elastisch deformierbar ausgebildet und erfüllt damit die Funktion eines Betätigers für einen Schalter, dessen Kontaktgeber wieder entweder unmittelbar oder mittelbar im Nachgiebigkeitsweg des Schmuckelement-Teilstücks angeordnet ist. Es bietet sich dabei, gemäß Anspruch 3, an, den Aufbau des Schmuckelements in Form von Stegen zu nutzen, wie es seine Zierfunktion oder seine visuelle Informationsfunktion erfordern. Das Schmuckelement ist nämlich durch Stege mit dazwischenliegenden Durchbrechungen gegliedert. Die Erfindung hat erkannt, dass die Stege die elastische Nachgiebigkeit in einem bestimmten Teilstück des Schmuckelements so begünstigen, dass dieser Bereich besonders geeignet ist, um als Betätiger des Schalters zu dienen. In the invention, a portion of the jewelry element itself becomes elastic formed deformable and thus fulfills the function of an actuator for a Switch whose contactor again either directly or indirectly in Resilience path of the jewelry element section is arranged. It lends itself in this case, according to claim 3, to, the structure of the decorative element in the form of webs to use, as it is its ornamental function or its visual information function require. The decorative element is namely by webs with intermediate Structured apertures. The invention has recognized that the webs the elastic Favoring compliance in a particular section of the jewelry element so that this area is particularly suitable to serve as an actuator of the switch.

Damit entfallen zahlreiche Bauteile, wie sie sonst für unterhalb des Schmuckelements vorgesehene Betätiger erforderlich waren. Außerdem braucht das Schmuckelement seine Ausgangslage gar nicht zu ändern, um den Betätiger auszulösen. Es genügt die betreffende nachgiebige Stelle des Schmuckelements zu drücken, um die gewünschte Schalterbetätigung zu erhalten.This eliminates many components, as otherwise for below the Jewelry element provided actuator were required. Besides, that needs Jewelry element does not change its starting position at all to the actuator trigger. It suffices the relevant compliant body of the jewelry element Press to get the desired switch operation.

Weitere Maßnahmen und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen, der nachfolgenden Beschreibung und den Zeichnungen. In den Zeichnungen ist die Erfindung in mehreren Ausführungsbeispielen dargestellt. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine erste Ausführungsform der Erfindung, nämlich einen Längsschnitt durch ein Teilstück einer Heckklappe eines Fahrzeugs; und zwar im Ruhefall,
Fig. 2
die in Fig. 2 gezeigte Vorrichtung im Betätigungsfall,
Fig. 3
eine weitere Ausbildung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung, wo die betätigbare Verformungsstelle in ein Firmenemblem integriert ist, welches auf der Außenverkleidung einer Heckklappe des Fahrzeugs sitzt, und zwar in einer Ruheposition,
Fig. 4
in einem Ausbruch von Fig. 3 die dortige Vorrichtung, während ihrer Druckbetätigung,
Fig. 5
die sich nach der Druckbetätigung von Fig. 4 ergebende Abstandslage des Firmenemblems, das jetzt als Handgriff zum vollen Öffnen der Klappe dient, und
Fig. 6 + 7
zwei abgewandelte Ausführungen der in Fig. 3 bis 5 gezeigten Vorrichtung, wenn sich das Firmenemblem in einer Abstandslage befindet.
Further measures and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims, the following description and the drawings. In the drawings, the invention is shown in several embodiments. Show it:
Fig. 1
a first embodiment of the invention, namely a longitudinal section through a portion of a tailgate of a vehicle; at rest,
Fig. 2
the device shown in Fig. 2 in the actuation case,
Fig. 3
a further embodiment of the device according to the invention, where the actuatable deformation point is integrated in a company emblem which sits on the outer panel of a tailgate of the vehicle, in a rest position,
Fig. 4
in an outbreak of Fig. 3, the local device, during its printing operation,
Fig. 5
the resulting after the printing operation of Fig. 4 distance position of the company emblem, which now serves as a handle for full opening of the flap, and
Fig. 6 + 7
two modified embodiments of the device shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, when the company emblem is in a distance position.

Im Ausführungsbeispiel von Fig. 1 und 2 ist der Betätiger für den Schalter ein Firmenemblem 25 mit kreisförmigem Umriss 24, welches ein elastisch deformierbares Teilstück 23 aufweist. Das Firmenemblem 25 besitzt ein Logo, welches aus mehreren Stegen 23, 27 zusammengesetzt ist. Die Stege 23, 27 erfüllen eine bestimmte Zierfunktion und können einen visuellen Informationsinhalt aufweisen und aus Lettern und/oder einem Bild bestehen. Zwischen den Stegen befinden sich Durchbrechungen. Im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel ist sogar ein Trennschnitt 26 zwischen zwei Stegen 23, 27 vorgesehen, die den einen Steg 23 biegsam machen. Der Steg 23 ist an einem Ende im Umfangsbereich 24 fest angebracht, aber an seinem gegenüberliegenden freien Ende 28 biegsam. Der Steg 23 erfüllt die Funktion eines biegsamen Balkens. Er wird, im Sinne des Pfeils 20"von Fig. 4 gegenüber dem benachbarten, starren Steg 27 nach innen, gegen den Schalter 12 deformiert und kommt in die Position 23'. Dies ist in Fig. 2 durch einen Deformationsweg 29 gekennzeichnet. Das Firmenemblem ist in einen Nachbarbereich 22 der Karosserie integriert.In the embodiment of Figs. 1 and 2, the actuator for the switch is a Company emblem 25 with circular outline 24, which is an elastic has deformable portion 23. The company emblem 25 has a logo, which is composed of a plurality of webs 23, 27. The webs 23, 27 meet a specific ornamental function and may have a visual information content and consist of letters and / or an image. Between the bridges there are openings. In the present embodiment is even a Separating section 26 between two webs 23, 27 is provided, which is the one web 23rd make it flexible. The web 23 is fixed at one end in the peripheral region 24 attached, but at its opposite free end 28 flexible. The bridge 23 fulfills the function of a flexible bar. He will, in the sense of the arrow 20 "of Fig. 4 opposite the adjacent, rigid web 27 inside, against the switch 12 deformed and comes in the position 23 '. This is in Fig. 2 by a Deformationsweg 29 marked. The company emblem is in one Neighboring area 22 of the body integrated.

Wie anhand von Fig. 2 zu erkennen ist, gehört das Firmenemblem 25 zu einer Baueinheit 30, die für sich komplett vormontierbar ist und folgende Bestandteile umfasst. Es gibt zunächst eine Montageplatte 17, auf deren Rückseite 18 der bereits erwähnte Mikroschalter 12 mit seinem Gehäuse befestigt ist. Eine Führung 14 am Schaltergehäuse durchragt einen in der Montageplatte 17 vorgesehenen Durchbruch 19, wodurch der kontaktgebende Stift 13 auf der Innenseite 31 der Montageplatte 17 zu liegen kommt. Vor dem Kontaktstift 13 kann eine durchgehende, in Fig. 1 und 2 nur strichpunktiert angedeutete elastische Membrane 33 angeordnet sein, die Bestandteil der Baueinheit 30 ist und sich über die ganze Platten-Innenseite 31 abdichtend erstreckt. Das Firmenemblem 25 ist, zusammen mit der Membran 33 und einer umfangsseitigen Dichtung 34 mit der Montageplatte 17 fest verbunden, z.B. durch Schrauben. Diese Befestigungsschrauben beeinträchtigen natürlich nicht die Biegsamkeit der vorbeschriebenen nachgiebigen Stelle 23. Diese Baueinheit 30 wird in einem aus Fig. 2 erkennbaren Ausschnitt 32 in den erwähnten Nachbarbereich 22 der Außenverkleidung eingebaut. As can be seen from Fig. 2, the company emblem 25 belongs to a Unit 30, which is completely pre-assembled by itself and the following components includes. There is first a mounting plate 17, on the back 18 of the already mentioned microswitch 12 is attached to its housing. A guided tour 14 am Switch housing extends through a provided in the mounting plate 17 breakthrough 19, whereby the contact-making pin 13 on the inside 31 of the mounting plate 17th to come to rest. In front of the contact pin 13, a continuous, in Fig. 1 and 2 only indicated by dash-dotted lines elastic membrane 33 may be arranged, the Part of the assembly 30 is and over the entire plate inside 31 extends sealingly. The company emblem 25 is, together with the membrane 33 and a peripheral seal 34 fixed to the mounting plate 17, e.g. by screws. Of course, these mounting screws do not affect the Flexibility of the above-described resilient location 23. This unit 30 is in a recognizable from Fig. 2 cutout 32 in the adjacent area mentioned 22nd the outer panel installed.

Wird die Kraftausübung 20 von Fig. 2 beendet, so sorgt die dem Firmenemblem 25 innenwohnende Elastizität dafür, dass die Karosseriestelle aus ihrer Betätigungsposition 23' wieder in ihre Ausgangsposition 23 von Fig. 1 gelangt. Diese Rückstellwirkung kann bedarfsweise auch durch zusätzliche, elastische Mittel, wie Blattfedern, unterstützt werden. Normalerweise ist dies nicht erforderlich, zumal auch die Membran 33 eine gewisse Rückstellelastizität besitzt. Die Membran 33 ist nämlich bestrebt in ihre aus Fig. 1 ersichtliche gewölbte Position überzugehen, was ihre stabile Lage kennzeichnet.If the exercise of force 20 of FIG. 2 ends, then the company logo 25 ensures inherent elasticity for making the bodywork stand out of her Actuating position 23 'returns to its initial position 23 of Fig. 1. If necessary, this restoring action can also be achieved by additional, elastic means, like leaf springs, are supported. Usually this is not necessary, especially also the membrane 33 has a certain resilience. The membrane 33 is namely, anxious to move into their apparent from Fig. 1 curved position, which their stable position.

Es versteht sich, dass anstelle eines Firmenemblems 25 auch andere Schmuckelemente an der Außenverkleidung des Fahrzeugs die Funktion des erfindungsgemäßen Betätigers für einen Mikroschalter übernehmen könnten. Man. könnte dafür z.B. Zierteile eines Fahrzeugs verwenden. Geeignet wären aber auch am Fahrzeug ohnehin vorgesehene Benennungsteile, wie z.B. Typenbezeichnungen eines Fahrzeugs.It is understood that instead of a Firmenemblems 25 others Decorative elements on the outer panel of the vehicle, the function of Actuator according to the invention could take over for a microswitch. Man. could be e.g. Use the trim parts of a vehicle. But would be suitable also on Vehicle already provided naming parts, such as. Type designations of a Vehicle.

Im dritten Ausführungsbeispiel von Fig. 3 bis 5 liegt eine Baueinheit 21 aus einem Aufsatz 50 und einem Einsatz 37 vor, wobei in den Aufsatz 50 ebenfalls ein Firmenemblem 51 integriert ist. Diese Baueinheit 21 ist vorgefertigt und in dem Nachbarbereich 22 der Karosserie montiert. Im Unterschied zum vorausgehenden Ausführungsbeispiel von Fig. 1 und 2 ist hier das im Aufsatz 50 integrierte Firmenemblem 51 von dem gleichen Motor 15 beweglich, der auch zur Betätigung des nicht näher gezeigten Verschlusses dienlich ist. Die Fig. 5 zeigt die Abstandslage 50.2, wo der Aufsatz 50 einen Winkel α von etwa 45° gegenüber seiner Berührungslage 50.1 in Fig. 3 einnimmt.In the third embodiment of Fig. 3 to 5 is a unit 21 of a Attachment 50 and an insert 37 before, wherein in the essay 50 also a Company logo 51 is integrated. This unit 21 is prefabricated and in the Neighboring area 22 of the body mounted. Unlike the previous one Embodiment of Fig. 1 and 2 is here integrated in the essay 50 Company logo 51 of the same motor 15 movable, which is also for operation of the closure not shown in detail is useful. Fig. 5 shows the distance position 50.2, where the cap 50 an angle α of about 45 ° with respect to his Touch position 50.1 in Fig. 3 occupies.

Der Einsatz 37 dagegen ruht. Er bildet die Innenlage dieser Baueinheit 21, besteht aus Elastomermaterial und sitzt in einem Ausschnitt 32 der Außenverkleidung 40. Diese Innenlage 37 bildet eine elastische Dichtung und hat eine zentrale Wölbung 38 vor dem Kontaktgeber 13 eines Schalters 12 der am Träger 36 sitzt. In einer Abstandslage gemäß Fig. 5 ist ein Schließzylinder 48, der im Notfall eine Schlüsselbetätigung des Heckverschlusses erlaubt durch eine Öffnung 39 in der Innenlage 37 zugänglich. Der Schließzylinder 48 ist an einem Träger 36 montiert. The insert 37, on the other hand, rests. He forms the inner layer of this assembly 21, consists made of elastomeric material and sits in a cutout 32 of the outer lining 40th This inner layer 37 forms an elastic seal and has a central curvature 38 in front of the contactor 13 of a switch 12 which sits on the carrier 36. In a Distance position shown in FIG. 5 is a lock cylinder 48, the emergency in a Key operation of the tailgate allowed by an opening 39 in the Inner layer 37 accessible. The lock cylinder 48 is mounted on a carrier 36.

Am Träger 36 sind zwei Hebel 47 bei 49 angelenkt.Die Hebel 47 tragen den Aufsatz 50.On the carrier 36, two levers 47 articulated at 49. The lever 47 carry the essay 50th

Wie am besten aus Fig. 5 zu entnehmen ist, ist der Aufsatz 50 in sich mehrlagig ausgebildet, bestehend aus dem äußeren Firmenemblem 51, einer rückseitig davon angeordneten dehnungselastischen Membran 52 und einer formsteifen Griffplatte 53, die aus Metall bestehen kann. Das Firmenemblem 51 besteht aus verhältnismäßig formstabilem Material, nämlich Kunststoff, besitzt aber Durchbrechungen 54, welche im zentralen Bereich dieser Außenlage 51 eine ausreichende Biegeelastizität geben. Das Firmenemblem 51 ist dreidimensional ausgebildet, und besitzt Durchbrechungen 54 im Relief zwischen den Schrift- bzw. Bildzeichen. Die Durchbrüche 54 sind rückseitig von der dehnbaren Membran 52 verschlossen und damit abgedichtet. Die darunterliegende Griffplatte 53 sitzt an den freien Enden der Hebel 47 und besitzt an definierter Stelle ein Loch 55. Die drei Lagen 51, 52, 53 des Aufsatzes 50 sind in ihrer Peripherie 24 miteinander fest verbunden. Im mittleren Bereich des Aufsatzes 50 gibt es zwischen der Griffplatte 53 und den biegefähigen darüberliegenden Lagen 51, 52 einen ausreichenden Abstand.As best seen in Fig. 5, the attachment 50 is multilayered in itself formed, consisting of the outer company emblem 51, a back of it arranged extensively elastic membrane 52 and a dimensionally stable grip plate 53, which can be made of metal. The company emblem 51 consists of relatively dimensionally stable material, namely plastic, but has openings 54, which in the central region of this outer layer 51 give sufficient bending elasticity. The company emblem 51 is formed in three dimensions, and has openings 54 in relief between the written or pictorial symbols. The openings 54 are closed on the back of the expandable membrane 52 and thus sealed. The underlying grip plate 53 is seated at the free ends of the lever 47 and has a defined point a hole 55. The three layers 51, 52, 53 of the article 50 are in their periphery 24 firmly connected. In the middle part of the tower There is 50 between the handle plate 53 and the bendable overlying layers 51, 52 a sufficient distance.

Normalerweise liegt die aus Fig. 3 erkennbare, durch eine Hilfslinie 50.1 gekennzeichnete Berührungslage 50.1 vor, wo die Baueinheit 21 an der Innenlage 37 im Ausschnitt 32 der Außenverkleidung 40 dicht anliegt. In diesem Fall ragt die zentrale Wölbung 38 die elastische Innenlage 37 durch das Loch 55 der Griffplatte hindurch und kommt, wie Fig. 3 zeigt, in Ausrichtung mit einer nachgiebigen Stelle 23 des Firmenemblems 51. Die Nachgiebigkeit macht sich bei der aus Fig. 6 erkennbaren Druckbetätigung 20 bemerkbar. Im Firmenemblem 51 wird die Nachgiebigkeitsstelle 23 in ihre dort erkennbare eingedrückte Position 23' überführt, wo die dahinter liegende Wölbung der elastischen Innenlage 37 bis in den Bereich des Griffplatten-Loches 55 eingedrückt worden ist und dort eine Abflachung 38' erhält. Dadurch wird der Kontaktgeber 13 eingedrückt und der Schalter 12 betätigt. Die Griffplatte 53 begrenzt die Druckbetätigung 20 der betätigten Verformungsstelle 23' gemäß Fig. 2. Normally, the recognizable from Fig. 3, by an auxiliary line 50.1 characterized contact position 50.1 before, where the assembly 21 on the inner layer 37th in the cutout 32 of the outer panel 40 tightly rests. In this case, the sticks out central camber 38, the elastic inner layer 37 through the hole 55 of the handle plate and comes, as shown in FIG. 3, in alignment with a yielding point 23 of the company emblem 51. The compliance arises in the case of FIG. 6 recognizable pressure actuation 20 noticeable. In the company emblem 51 is the Yield point 23 transferred to its depressed position 23 'recognizable there, where the underlying curvature of the elastic inner layer 37 into the area of the handle plate hole 55 has been pressed and there is a flattening 38 ' receives. As a result, the contactor 13 is pressed and the switch 12 is actuated. The handle plate 53 limits the pressure actuation 20 of the actuated deformation point 23 'according to FIG. 2.

Die Betätigung des Schalters 12 setzt über eine nicht näher gezeigte Steuerelektronik den Antrieb 15 wirksam, der zunächst, wie bereits erwähnt wurde, den Verschluss der Heckklappe 10 in eine Öffnungsbereitschaftsstellung überführt. Der gleiche motorische Antrieb 15 wird, zweckmäßigerweise nach kurzer Verzögerung, auch zur Bewegung der Baueinheit 50 genutzt. Diese Bewegung erfolgt über die Hebel 47, die herausgeschwenkt werden. Es kommt zu der bereits mehfach erwähnten Abstandslage von Fig. 5, welche dort mit der Hilfslinie 50.2 gekennzeichnet ist. Jetzt kann die Griffplatte 53 von der menschlichen Hand 56 hintergriffen werden, um die Heckklappe 10 im Sinne des Bewegungspfeils 11 von Fig. 7 in die volle Aufklapplage zu überführen. Dazu dient die durch den Kraftpfeil 57 verdeutlichte Öffnungskraft.The operation of the switch 12 sets via an electronic control unit not shown in detail the drive 15 effective, the first, as already mentioned, the closure the tailgate 10 is transferred to an opening ready position. The same motor drive 15 is, expediently after a short delay, also for Movement of the unit 50 used. This movement takes place via the lever 47, the be swung out. It comes to the distance already mentioned several times of Fig. 5, which is marked there with the auxiliary line 50.2. Now the Handle plate 53 are engaged behind by the human hand 56 to the Tailgate 10 in the sense of the movement arrow 11 of Fig. 7 in the full To convert the unfolding situation. The purpose of this is illustrated by the force arrow 57 Opening force.

Aus ihrer Abstandslage 50.2 wird die Baueinheit 50 entweder manuell oder motorisch in ihre Berührungslage 50.1 von Fig. 6 zurückgeführt. Das kann auch beim Schließen der Heckklappe selbsttätig ablaufen.From their distance position 50.2, the assembly 50 is either manually or motor returned to its contact position 50.1 of Fig. 6. That can be synonymous with Close the tailgate automatically run off.

Die Vorrichtung gemäß Fig. 3 bis 5 könnte auch als unbeweglicher Aufsatz 50 oder als Einsatz in die Außenverkleidung 40 integriert sein, wenn man die Funktion eines Handgriffs gemäß Fig. 5 nicht benutzen will. In diesem Fall können die Griffplatte 53 und der Hebel 47 entfallen. Es bleibt aber die Außenlage 51 als Firmenemblem bestehen, der von Dichtungslagen 52 und/oder 37 hinterlegt ist und in den bereits beschriebenen Weise mit dem Kontaktglied 13 des Schalters 12 durch Betätigungsdruck 20 gemäß Fig. 4 einwirkt.The device according to FIGS. 3 to 5 could also be used as a stationary attachment 50 or be integrated as an insert in the outer lining 40, if you have the function of a Handle according to FIG. 5 does not want to use. In this case, the handle plate 53 and the lever 47 omitted. But it remains the outer layer 51 as a company emblem exist, which is deposited by gasket layers 52 and / or 37 and in the already described manner with the contact member 13 of the switch 12 through Actuating pressure 20 acts as shown in FIG. 4.

Falls die elektrische Einrichtungen des Fahrzeugs defekt sein sollten und daher auch der Schalter 12 und der Antrieb 15 nicht funktionieren, lässt sich die Heckklappe 10 dennoch öffnen. Der Aufsatz 50 besitzt nämlich, wie aus Fig. 3 und 5 zu erkennen ist, im unteren Bereich einen rückseitigen Ausschnitt 58, der für die Fingerkuppe einer menschlichen Hand zugänglich ist. Durch manuelles Ziehen lassen sich dann die Hebel 47 aus einer mit dem Motor 15 gekuppelten Rastposition entkuppeln und erlauben ein manuelles Ausschwenken der Baueinheit bis zu der aus Fig. 5 erkennbaren Abstandslage. Dann ist, wie bereits erwähnt wurde, der normalerweise unterhalb der Baueinheit 50 befindliche Schließzylinder 48 stirnseitig durch die Öffnung 39 der Innenlage 37 zugänglich und erlaubt über einen Notschlüssel das bereits erwähnte Öffnen des Heckverschlusses.If the electrical equipment of the vehicle should be defective and therefore too the switch 12 and the drive 15 do not work, the tailgate 10 can be still open. The attachment 50 has namely, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 to recognize is, at the bottom of a back cutout 58, for the fingertip accessible to a human hand. By manual pulling can then be Uncouple the lever 47 from a coupled to the motor 15 locking position and allow a manual swinging of the assembly to that of FIG. 5 recognizable distance position. Then, as already mentioned, that is usually located below the unit 50 lock cylinder 48 frontally through the Opening 39 of the inner layer 37 accessible and allowed via an emergency key the already mentioned opening the tailgate.

In Fig. 6 ist eine abgewandelte Ausführungsform der Vorrichtung von Fig. 3 bis 5 gezeigt. Es genügt lediglich auf die Unterschiede einzugehen, während im übrigen die bisherige Beschreibung gilt. In diesem Fall sind die Hebel 47 drehfest mit einer Lagerwelle 59 verbunden. Die Welle 59 wird von einem Getriebe 60 angetrieben, welches dem Motor 15 nachgeschaltet ist.FIG. 6 shows a modified embodiment of the device from FIGS. 3 to 5 shown. All you have to do is cover the differences, while the rest the previous description applies. In this case, the levers 47 are non-rotatable with a Bearing shaft 59 connected. The shaft 59 is driven by a gear 60, which is downstream of the motor 15.

Der vorausgehend im letzten Ausführungsbeispiel beschriebene Notfall ist auch bei dieser abgewandelten Ausführung von Fig. 6 anwendbar. In diesem Fall ist zwischen der Lagerwelle 59 und dem Getriebe 60 eine Rastkupplung vorgesehen, die z.B. aus einer Magnetkupplung bestehen kann, die über Permanentmagnete wirkt. Durch Ausübung einer ausreichend großen Öffnungskraft entkuppelt sich die Magnetkupplung und die Hebel 47 gehen in "Freilauf" über.The emergency previously described in the last embodiment is also included this modified embodiment of FIG. 6 applicable. In this case is between the bearing shaft 59 and the gear 60, a detent coupling is provided, e.g. out a magnetic coupling may exist, which acts via permanent magnets. By Exercising a sufficiently large opening force uncouples the Magnetic coupling and the levers 47 go into "freewheeling".

Im Ausführungsbeispiel von Fig. 7 ist ein gegenüber Fig. 6 abgewandelter, Antrieb 61 gezeigt, der aus einem Motor, insbesondere einem Elektromotor, und einem Getriebe bestehen kann. Das Ausgangsglied des Getriebes ist hier eine Zahnstange 62, die in ein Zahnrad 63 eingreift. Das Zahnrad 63 ist drehfest mit den Hebeln 47 verbunden und zusammen mit diesen um deren Anlenkstelle 49 verschwenkbar.In the embodiment of Fig. 7 is a comparison with FIG. 6 modified, drive 61st shown, consisting of a motor, in particular an electric motor, and a transmission can exist. The output member of the transmission here is a rack 62, which in a gear 63 engages. The gear 63 is rotatably connected to the levers 47 and together with these pivotable about its pivot point 49.

In Fig. 7 ist in ausgezogenen Strichen die Einfahrlage 62 der Zahnstange gezeigt. Ihre Ausfahrlage 62' ist strichpunktiert angedeutet. Sie liegt vor, wenn sich der Aufsatz 50 in seiner beim vorletzten Ausführungsbeispiel in Fig. 3 gezeigten Berührungslage befindet. Auch in diesem Fall ist im Notfall ein manuelles Wegbewegen des Aufsatzes 50 von der Außenverkleidung 40 möglich. Dazu genügt es eine Doppelzahnstange zu verwenden, oder wieder die vorbeschriebene Magnetkupplung zwischen den beweglichen Getriebeteilen zu verwenden. In Fig. 7, the retracted position 62 of the rack is shown in solid lines. Your Ausfahrlage 62 'is indicated by dash-dotted lines. It is present when the Attachment 50 in its in the penultimate embodiment in Fig. 3 shown Contact position is located. Also in this case is in case of emergency a manual Moving the attachment 50 of the outer panel 40 possible. That's enough to use it a double rack, or again the above Magnetic coupling to use between the movable transmission parts.

Bezugszeichenliste:LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1010
Heckklappe (in Zuklapplage), beweglicher FahrzeugteilTailgate (in Zuklapplage), moving vehicle part
1111
Bewegungspfeil von 10 beim ÖffnenMotion arrow of 10 when opening
1212
Schalterswitch
1313
Kontaktgeber von 12, längsbeweglicher federnder StiftContactor of 12, longitudinally moving resilient pin
14.14th
Führung für 13 im SchaltergehäuseGuide for 13 in the switch housing
1515
Antrieb, Elektromotor zum Öffnen von 10Drive, electric motor to open 10
1616
Bewegungspfeil von 13Motion arrow of 13
1717
Montageplattemounting plate
1818
Rückseite von 17Back of 17
1919
Durchbruch in 17Breakthrough in 17
2020
Kraftpfeil für 23Power arrow for 23
2121
Baueinheitunit
2222
Nachbarbereich zu 21Neighboring area to 21
2323
Verformungsstelle (in Ausgangsposition)Deformation point (in starting position)
23'23 '
eingedrückte Position von 23indented position of 23
2424
Peripherie, umfangsseitige Verbindung zwischen 51, 52, 53 von 50Periphery, peripheral connection between 51, 52, 53 out of 50
2525
Firmenemblem in 21Company emblem in 21
2626
Trennschnitt zwischen 23, 27Separating cut between 23, 27
2727
starres Teilstück von 21 bzw. 25rigid section of 21 and 25 respectively
2828
freies Teilstückende von 23free section end of 23
2929
Nachgiebigkeitsweg von 23Flexibility of 23
3030
Baueinheit aus 17, 12, 33, 34, 21, 25Assembly of 17, 12, 33, 34, 21, 25
3131
Platteninnenseite von 17Plate inside of 17
3232
Ausschnitt in 40Cutout in 40
3333
elastische Membran über 17elastic membrane over 17
3434
Umfangsdichtung bei 30Peripheral seal at 30
3535
Leitungen zwischen 12, 15 (Fig. 1, 2)Lines between 12, 15 (Fig. 1, 2)
3636
Träger für 12Carrier for 12
3737
Einsatz, verformbare Innenlage Insert, deformable inner layer
3838
zentrale Wölbung von 37 (in Ausgangsposition)central vaulting of 37 (in starting position)
38'38 '
Abflachung von 38 im BetätigungsfallFlattening of 38 in the actuation case
3939
Öffnung in 37 für 48 (Fig. 5)Opening in 37 for 48 (FIG. 5)
4040
Außenverkleidung von 10Exterior panel of 10
4747
Hebellever
4848
Schließzylinderlock cylinder
4949
Anlenkstelle von 47 an 36Anlenkstelle from 47 to 36
5050
Aufsatz aus 51, 52, 53Article from 51, 52, 53
50.150.1
Berührungslage von 50 (Fig. 3, 4)Contact position of 50 (FIGS. 3, 4)
50.250.2
Abstandslage von 5.0 (Fig. 5)Distance position of 5.0 (FIG. 5)
5151
Firmenemblem, SchmuckelementCompany emblem, ornament element
5252
dehnungselastische Membranstretch-elastic membrane
5353
formsteife Griffplattedimensionally stable grip plate
5454
Durchbrechung in 51Opening in 51
5555
Loch in 53Hole in 53
5656
hintergreifende menschliche Hand (Fig. 5)engaging human hand (Fig. 5)
5757
Öffnungskraft für 10Opening force for 10
5858
rückseitiger Ausschnitt von 50 (Fig. 3, 5)rear section of 50 (FIGS. 3, 5)
5959
Lagerwelle von 47 (Fig. 6)Bearing shaft of 47 (Figure 6)
6060
Getriebe (Fig. 6)Gearbox (Fig. 6)
6161
Antrieb (Fig. 7)Drive (Fig. 7)
6262
Zahnstange (Einfahrlage)Rack (retractable)
62'62 '
Ausfahrlage von 62Departure position of 62
6363
Zahnrad (Fig. 7)Gear (Fig. 7)
αα
Winkelbewegung von 50 zwischen 50.1, 50.2Angular motion of 50 between 50.1, 50.2

Claims (21)

  1. Device for activating an opening mechanism and/or a closing mechanism of lockable movable parts (10) on vehicles, such as flaps (10), doors or the like, which when opened allow access at least to certain areas within the interior of the vehicle,
    comprising a manual actuator which during actuation acts on at least one contact maker (13) of at least one switch (12),
    wherein the actuated switch (12) switches on a drive for opening or closing the movable vehicle part (10),
    comprising an outer skin (4) on the vehicle or on the movable vehicle part (10), such as a door skin,
    and comprising a decorative element (51), such as a company emblem (51), a model designation, or a decorative part, for decorative purposes and optionally having a visual information content arranged before, on and/or in the outer skin (40),
    characterised in that
    the decorative element (51) according to its decorative character and/or its information content is divided into strips (23,27) with openings (54) provided therebetween,
    and at least one portion (23) of the strips (27) is elastically yielding (23') and forms the actuator for the switch (12).
  2. Device according to claim 1, characterised in that the contact maker (13) of the switch (12) is arranged either directly or indirectly, i.e. via transmission members (33), in the yielding path (29) of the decorative element portion (23).
  3. Device according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterised in that the contact-providing strip (23) of the decorative element (51) is flexible and when bent acts on the microswitch (12) in order to make contact.
  4. Device according to claim 3, characterised in that between adjacent strips (23, 27) of the decorative element (21) at least one separating cut (26) is arranged
    and that the separating cut (26) increases the flexural elasticity of the strip (23) or strips functioning as the switch actuator.
  5. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the decorative element (51) consists of an insert or an attachment (50) which is movable relative to the outer skin (40) between at least two positions (50.1, 50.2),
    in that the attachment (50), after pressure actuation (20) of the yielding strip (23), can be transferred from a substantially flush or parallel contact position (50.1) relative to the surrounding neighbouring area (42) of the outer skin into a projecting spaced position (50.2),
    and in that the attachment (50), projecting when in its spaced position (50.2), forms a hand grip for manually fully opening or closing the movable vehicle part.
  6. Device according to claim 5, characterised in that the insert or attachment (50) is foldable (α) relative to the neighbouring area (42) of the outer skin and is located in an angled position when in the spaced position (50.2).
  7. Device according to claim 5 or 6, characterised in that the spaced position (50.2) of the decorative element (51) is a position ready for opening from where the fully opened position of the vehicle part (10) is realised by a further manual movement.
  8. Device according to one of the claims 5 to 7, characterised in that the projecting attachment (50) can be returned, after a renewed actuation, from the spaced position (50.2) into its contact position (50.1).
  9. Device according to one or more of claims 5 to 8, characterised in that the reversal of the attachment (50) between its contact and spaced positions (50.1, 50.2) is realised by the same drive which serves for opening or closing the movable vehicle part (10) or the corresponding lock.
  10. Device according to claim 9, characterised in that a lever (47) supporting the foldable attachment (50) or insert is connected for rotation with a bearing shaft (59) and the bearing shaft (59) is movable by the motor or transmission (60) of the drive (50).
  11. Device according to claim 9, characterised in that the foldable attachment (50) or insert is connected for rotation, in the area of its axis (49), with a gear wheel (63),
    wherein the gear wheel (63) engages a tooth rack (62) and the tooth rack (62) is longitudinally movable by the motor (50) or a transmission arranged downstream of the motor of the drive.
  12. Device according to one of the claims 1 to 11, characterised in that a locking coupling is connected within the members of the drive (15) extending to the attachment (50) or insert,
    in that the locking coupling in the normal situation is engaged and makes possible the motor-driven movement of the attachment (50) or insert,
    and in that in an emergency the locking coupling is automatically releasable in order then to transfer the attachment (50) or insert manually from its contact position (50.1) into its spaced position (50.2).
  13. Device according to claim 12, characterised in that the locking coupling acts magnetically.
  14. Device according to one of claims 5 to 13, characterised in that the attachment (50) or insert of the outer skin (40) has several locations (23) which are effective for actuation of one or more contact makers (13) of one or more switches (12)
    and in that these different actuating locations (23) perform different functions on the vehicle.
  15. Device according to claim 14, characterised in that one actuation location (23) serves for opening and another for closing of the movable vehicle part and/or that these actuation locations (23), in conformity therewith, serve to perform a movement of the attachment (50) or insert between the contact position (50.1) and the spaced position (50.2).
  16. Device according to one or more of claims 1 to 15, characterised in that the switch (12) responds by means of its contact maker (13) to different magnitudes of deformation of the actuating location
    and in that different degrees of deformation of the actuating location trigger different functions in the vehicle, such as opening of the door, on the one hand, and closing of the door, on the other hand.
  17. Device according to one of claims 5 to 16, characterised in that a stationary insert (37, 39) is arranged under the movable attachment (50) in the outer skin (40)
    and in that the insert and attachment (37, 39; 50) comprise, at least over areas thereof, several layers (51, 52, 53), which upon pressure actuation (20) are deformable together but separately with regard to their layers.
  18. Device according to claim 17, characterised in that the attachment (50) and the insert (37, 39) form a modular unit (21) jointly mountable on the outer skin (40) of the vehicle.
  19. Device according to claim 17 or 18, characterised in that an inner layer (37) of the insert consists of elastomeric material and covers a cutout (32) in the outer skin (40) of the vehicle so as to form a seal
    and in that the contact maker (13) and optionally the switch (12) and further functional parts for the vehicle, such as a locking cylinder (48), are arranged in the area of the cutout (32).
  20. Device according to one of claims 17 to 19, characterised in that on the backside of the outer layer (51) of the attachment (50) provided with strips (23) and openings (54) is disposed a membrane (52) which is elastically expandable and which closes off the empty spaces of the openings (54).
  21. Device according to one or more of claims 5 to 20, characterised in that a layer of the insert or attachment (37; 50) consists of an inherently rigid material, such as metal, and forms an inherently rigid plate (53),
    and in that the plate (53) has a hole (55) through which, during actuation, the pressure actuation force (20) is transmitted onto the deformable area of a further layer (38) arranged underneath.
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