EP1859112B1 - Releasable lock for a motor vehicle locking system - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a disengageable lock for an automobile lock mechanism.

The addition of a disengagement mechanism on a lock for an automobile lock makes it possible to prevent this lock from being forced. Indeed, if a false key, or any other flat tool of adequate form, is introduced into the rotor, and if it then attempts to drive the rotor in rotation, the disengaging mechanism allows the rotor and the intermediate sleeve to rotate freely inside the stator without significant effort being exerted on the glitter.

Indeed, in the presence of excessive effort, flakes are likely to be deteriorated or to be retracted, in force, which then allows to unlock the lock without the key compliant.

The invention relates more specifically to a disengageable bolt, in particular for a motor vehicle lock mechanism, comprising a fixed stator, a tubular intermediate bush which is rotatably mounted about its axis in the stator and which is axially fixed relative to the stator, a rotor which is rotatably mounted in the sleeve, which is fixed axially in the sleeve and which comprises flakes movable radially under the action of a key intended to be introduced axially into the rotor. Flakes are completely retracted inside the rotor when the key is compliant, so as to allow free rotation of the rotor relative to the sleeve and the stator and thus allow the rotational drive of a control lever, called thresher, the lock that is coupled to the rotor via a coach. The rotor and the intermediate sleeve are locked in rotation relative to one another by the flakes when the key is not in conformity. The lock also comprises an indexer which is movable axially between a rest position and a disengagement position, under the effect of a rotation of the bushing relative to the stator consecutive to the rotational drive of the rotor with the aid of a wrong key, to axially move the coach to a disengaged position.

In such a known latch, during the disengagement, more precisely at the beginning of movement of the various parts for this disengagement, takes place a rotation of the thresher out of its rest position said position of 0 °, corresponding to the lock of the lock, to cause of displacements between the relative movements of the different parts and in particular of the trainer and the indexer. This rotation is generally done on plus or minus 15 °. This rotation causes a displacement of the linkages of the locking system connected to the lock.

This residual rotation is problematic because, given the maximum rotational movement of the thresher from the locked position to the unlocked position, which can be relatively low, it can cause a non-voluntary opening of the door bearing the lock. The documents FR-A-2,748,513 and WO 03/106789 disclose the features of this state of the art.

The invention solves this problem by proposing a disengageable latch providing automatic return of the thresher in the rest position just after this residual rotation, while providing a particularly compact latch, that is to say of limited length and of particular constitution. robust.

To do this, the invention proposes a disengageable bolt, in particular for a motor vehicle lock mechanism according to claim 1.

According to a preferred embodiment, the indexer and the driver are cylindrical parts surrounding the rotor and are movable nested one inside the other, in that the driver is linked in translation on the rotor and in that the indexer is linked in translation in the stator.

Preferably, the driver is disengaged from the thresher, in said disengaged position and the indexer is secured in rotation with the thresher, in said disengaged position.

Advantageously, the indexer comprises on its edge facing the thresher at least one guide lug intended to cooperate with a corresponding notch carried by the threshing machine, this notch being trapezoidal in shape.

The indexer may comprise a main ring and two trapezoidal guide lugs, in section through a plane tangential to the ring, which extend axially towards the thresher from the ring.

Preferably, the distance between the external bases of said guide lug of the indexer is substantially equal to the distance between the front face of the intermediate sleeve and the bottom of the slots carried by the thresher intended to receive said guide tabs of the indexer.

Preferably, the indexer comprises on its edge facing the key inlet at least one guide lug intended to cooperate with a corresponding notch carried by the intermediate sleeve.

The indexer may also comprise two trapezoidal guide lugs, in section through a plane tangential to the ring, which extend axially towards the key inlet from the ring.

Advantageously, the intermediate bush has two notches corresponding to said first guide lugs and the thresher comprises two notches corresponding to said first guide lugs.

Preferably, the coach comprises on its edge facing the thresher at least one flange for cooperating with a corresponding notch carried by the thresher.

And advantageously, the coach has on its edge facing the keyway at least one guide flange for cooperating with a corresponding notch carried by the intermediate sleeve.

The driver may comprise a sleeve, two first trapezoidal guide flanges, in section through a plane tangential to the sleeve, which extend axially towards the key inlet from the sleeve and two second trapezoidal guide flanges. , in section by a plane tangential to the sleeve, which extend axially towards the threshing machine from the sleeve.

The intermediate bushing may comprise two notches corresponding to said first guide flanges and the thresher comprises two notches corresponding to said first guide flanges.

Advantageously, the trainer is mobile inside the indexer.

• La figure 1 est une vue éclatée en perspective d'un verrou débrayable conforme à l'invention.
• La figure 2 est une vue en perspective d'un verrou conforme à l'invention.
• La figure 3 est une vue en perspective d'un verrou conforme à l'invention, en position embrayé, le stator n'étant pas représenté.
• La figure 4 est une vue en coupe longitudinale du verrou débrayable conforme à l'invention, en position embrayée
• La figure 5 est vue en coupe longitudinale selon C de la figure 4.
• La figure 6 est une vue en coupe transversale selon G de la figure 4.
• La figure 7 est une vue en coupe transversale selon I de la figure 4.
• La figure 8 est une vue en coupe transversale selon J de la figure 4.
• La figure 9 est une vue en coupe transversale selon K de la figure 4.
• La figure 10 est une vue en perspective d'un verrou conforme à l'invention, en position débrayée, le stator n'étant pas représenté.
• La figure 11 est une vue en coupe longitudinale du verrou débrayable conforme à l'invention, en position débrayée.
• La figure 12 est une vue en coupe longitudinale selon P de la figure 11.
• La figure 13 est une vue en perspective d'un verrou conforme à l'invention et illustrant une caractéristique spécifique de ce verrou, le stator n'étant pas représenté.

The invention is described below in more detail with the aid of figures representing only a preferred embodiment of the invention.

• The figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of a disengageable lock according to the invention.
• The figure 2 is a perspective view of a lock according to the invention.
• The figure 3 is a perspective view of a lock according to the invention, in the engaged position, the stator is not shown.
• The figure 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of the disengageable bolt according to the invention, in engaged position
• The figure 5 is seen in longitudinal section along C of the figure 4 .
• The figure 6 is a cross-sectional view along G of the figure 4 .
• The figure 7 is a cross-sectional view along I of the figure 4 .
• The figure 8 is a cross-sectional view along J of the figure 4 .
• The figure 9 is a cross-sectional view along K of the figure 4 .
• The figure 10 is a perspective view of a lock according to the invention, in the disengaged position, the stator not being shown.
• The figure 11 is a longitudinal sectional view of the disengageable bolt according to the invention, in the disengaged position.
• The figure 12 is a longitudinal sectional view along P of the figure 11 .
• The figure 13 is a perspective view of a lock according to the invention and illustrating a specific feature of this lock, the stator is not shown.

We have shown on figures 1 and 2 a rotary latch of longitudinal axis A1 comprising disengaging means according to the teachings of the invention.

The latch 10 essentially comprises a rotor 12 which is rotatably mounted about the axis A1, inside a fixed stator 14, with the interposition therebetween of an intermediate tubular bushing 16 which is rotatably mounted around its axis in the stator and which is axially fixed relative to the stator.

The rotor 12 is intended to be rotated by means of a key (not shown) introduced axially inside the rotor 12 through a key inlet 18 arranged in a front transverse face 20 of the rotor 12 , which face 20 is intended for example to be flush with the outside of a body panel (not shown) of the vehicle.

The rear axial end 22 of the rotor 12 is intended to rotate a control lever 24 of a lock mechanism (not shown) to allow the locking and unlocking of an opening of the vehicle.

The rotor 12 is able to rotate the control lever 24, only in the presence of a suitable key, via a driver 26 which is axially movable in the latch 10, under the action of a indexer 28, between an engaged position in which it links in rotation the rotor 12 and the control lever 24, and a disengaged position in which the rotor 12 is no longer capable of driving the lever 24 in rotation and in which the The driver 26 locks the lever 24 in rotation relative to the stator 14 of the lock 10.

The rotor 12, the stator 14 and the intermediate bushing 16 are immobile in translation along the axis A1 with respect to each other and a helical compression spring 30 is interposed between the rotor 12 and the driver 26 to solicit the latter axially towards the rear towards its engaged position.

The stator 14 is of generally cylindrical tubular shape and it comprises means (not shown) which allow the mounting and fixing of the lock 12 on the vehicle.

In known manner, the rotor 12 is intended to receive flakes 32 arranged in successive transverse planes at regular intervals in the direction of the axis A1 of the latch 10 and which are received in corresponding housings of the rotor 12.

The flakes 32 are radially movable in the rotor 12 and they are elastically biased towards a protruding position in which they project partially outside the housings of the rotor 12.

On the contrary, when a suitable key is introduced inside the rotor 12, the flakes 32 are entirely retracted radially inwards in the rotor 12.

Thus, when the correct key is introduced into the rotor 12, it can pivot freely relative to the cylindrical intermediate sleeve 16 and relative to the stator 14.

On the other hand, if a non-compliant key or any other tool is introduced into the rotor 12, the flakes 34 are not entirely retracted and are received inside corresponding windows 36 arranged in the intermediate bushing 16. Thus, the flakes 34 immobilize in rotation the rotor 12 relative to the intermediate sleeve 16 which itself remains free in rotation with respect to the stator 14.

The indexer 28 movable axially between a rest position and a disengagement position is translationally connected to the stator 14 by means of grooves arranged inside the stator and ribs 28A, 28B sliding inside these grooves. The ribs 28A, 28B and the grooves are two in number and are diametrically opposed.

The indexer 28 comprises in particular a main ring 38 and first trapezoidal guide lugs 40, in section through a plane tangential to the ring 38, which extend axially forwardly from the ring 38. These first lugs 40 are intended to be received in corresponding axial slots 42 of the intermediate bushing 16. These first guide lugs 40 are two in number and are diametrically opposite on the ring 38.

The notches 42 open axially forwardly into the rear axial end of the bushing 16 so that, with the guide tabs 40, they make it possible to ensure the rotational connection of the indexer 28 with the intermediate bushing 16, while leaving the possibility for the indexer 28 to move axially in the lock 10.

The indexer also comprises second trapezoidal guide lugs 41, in section through a plane tangential to the ring 38, which extend axially rearwards from the ring 38. These second lugs 41 are intended to to be received in corresponding axial slots 43 of the thresher 24. These second guide lugs 41 are two in number, are diametrically opposite on the ring 38 and are arranged substantially opposite the first guide lugs 40.

The driver 26 ensures the coupling of the rotor 12 and the thresher 24, when the key is compliant. It is linked in translation on the rotor by means of internal ribs and grooves 12A carried by the rotor 12.

The driver 26 has a sleeve 39 of inner diameter slightly greater than the outer diameter of the ring 38 of the indexer 28, to allow sliding guidance of the driver around the indexer.

The driver 26 comprises first trapezoidal guide flanges 44, in section through a plane tangential to the sleeve 39, which extend axially forwardly from the sleeve 39. These first flanges 44 are intended to be received in corresponding axial notches 46 of the intermediate sleeve 16. These first guide flanges 44 are two in number and are diametrically opposite on the sleeve 39.

These notches 46 open axially forwards in the rear axial end of the bushing 16 so that, with the first guide flanges 44, they make it possible to ensure the rotational connection of the driver 26 with the intermediate bushing 16. , while leaving the possibility for the trainer to move axially in the lock 10.

The driver 26 also comprises second guiding flanges 45 of trapezoidal shape, in section through a plane tangential to the sleeve 39, which extend axially rearwardly from the sleeve 39. These second flanges 45 are intended to be received in corresponding axial slots 47 of the thresher 24. These second guide flanges 45 are two in number, are diametrically opposite on the sleeve 39 and are arranged substantially opposite the first guide flanges 44.

The latch 10 also comprises a return spring 50 operating in torsion and serving to return the thresher 24 to the initial position.

The operation of the lock according to the invention will now be described with reference to the other figures.

On the Figures 3 to 9 a correct key has been introduced into the rotor 12 by the key input 18 and the lock is thus in the engaged position. The flakes 32 are thus retracted inside the rotor 12 which can rotate in the intermediate bushing 16.

In this position, the rotor 12 can be turned with the key and carries with it the driver 26 which by the engagement of its flanges 45 in the corresponding notches 47 of the thresher 24 drives the latter in rotation, releasing the lock.

The other parts remain motionless, more precisely the intermediate sleeve 16 immobile in rotation and the indexer 28 fitted into the latter through its front guide tabs 40.

The rotation of the thresher 24 is obtained by the rotation of the following parts: key / rotor / trainer / thresher.

At the end of the race, when the key is released, the return spring 50, one end of which is fixed and another end in abutment against a flange 24A of the thresher 24, returns the thresher to its initial position as well as the driver and the rotor.

On the Figures 10 to 12 , a non-compliant key has been introduced into the rotor 12 by the key input 18 and the lock is thus in the disengaged position. The flakes 32 are not therefore retracted inside the rotor 12 which is consequently rotatably connected to the intermediate bushing 16, by embedding the flakes in the latter.

The rotation of the non-compliant key therefore rotates the rotor 12 and the intermediate sleeve 16 connected. The rotation of the bushing 16 causes the indexer 28 to move in the direction of the thresher 24, by sliding the front guide lugs 40 of the indexer out of the corresponding notches 42 in the bushing 16. In this translated position, the lugs rear guide 41 of the indexer 28 are embedded in the corresponding notches 43 of the thresher 24. The indexer 28 being rotatably immobilized by its connection with the stator, the thresher can rotate.

The driver 26 is disconnected from the thresher 24 because rotated with the rotor 12, its rear flanges 45 slide on the threshing machine and out of the corresponding notches, which causes its translation in the direction of the key under the effect of the spring 30. Its front flanges 41 are embedded in the corresponding notches 46 of the intermediate sleeve 16.

The deliberate rotation of the key therefore causes the following parts to move: rotation of the rotor / rotation of the intermediate bushing / translation of the indexer and locking in rotation of the threshing machine / rotation of the coach and disconnection of the threshing machine and connection with the intermediate socket.

At the end of these movements, when the key is released, the compression spring 30 pushes the driver 26 against the threshing machine, forcing the rotor 12 to return to its initial position by sliding the rear flanges 45 against the flange of the corresponding notches 47 until embedded in these flanges and notches. Returning to its initial position, the rotor 12 rotating turns the intermediate sleeve 16 which receives the front guide tabs 40 of the indexer 28.

The figure 13 illustrates an essential feature of the invention which has been deliberately ignored above for the sake of clarity and simplification.

This figure illustrates a transitional position during the blocking of the thresher 24 by the indexer 28, before arriving in the disengaged position as shown in FIG. figure 10 .

The passage of the indexer 28 from its rest position where its guide lugs 40 are engaged with the corresponding notches of the intermediate sleeve 16, in its disengaged position where its guide lugs 41 are engaged with the corresponding notches of the thresher 24, is performed simultaneously to the movement of the trainer 26 in a reverse direction, its rest position where its guide flanges 45 are engaged with the corresponding notches of the thresher 24, in its disengaged position where its guide flanges 44 are engaged with the corresponding notches of the sleeve intermediate 16. To the transient position, the driver 26 rotates the thresher 24 at a certain angle, before the threseller is effectively locked in this rotation by the indexer 28 in this transient position shown on the figure 13 .

The distance d1 between the external bases of said guide lug 40, 41 of the indexer 28 is substantially equal to the distance d2 between the front face of the intermediate bushing 16 and the bottom of the slots 43 carried by the thresher intended to receive said guide lugs 41 of the indexer.

Thanks to the trapezoidal shape of the slots 43 carried by the thresher 24, the movement towards the thresher of the indexer 28 subsequent to this transient position, pushes the thresher in reverse rotation to its rest position. There is therefore reminder of the thresher in the rest position after disengagement of the lock.

Claims (14)

1. A disengeable lock (10), in particular for a motor vehicle lock mechanism, includes a fixed stator (14), an intermediate sleeve (16) tubular which is rotatably mounted about its axis in the stator and which is axially fixed relative to the stator, a rotor (12) which is rotatably mounted in the sleeve which is fixed axially in the sleeve and which comprises flakes (32) radially movable under the action of a key intended to be axially introduced in the rotor, the rotor (12) and the intermediate sleeve (16) being prevented from rotating relative to each other by the glitters when the key is compliant and an indexer (28) which is axially movable between a position rest and a disengaged position, under the effect of a rotation of the sleeve (16) relative to the stator (14) following the rotational driving of the rotor by means of an incorrect key for moving axially driver (26) to a disengaged position, the driver (26) passing through a transitional position wherein the cam (24) undergoes a residual rotation before being locked in rotation through the indexer (28), characterized in that the displacement, subsequently to this transitional position, the indexer (28) toward the cam (24) pushes the cam (24) in opposite rotation to its rest position.
2. A lock according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the indexer (28) and the driver (26) are cylindrical parts surrounding the rotor (12) and are movable nested one inside the other, in that the driver (26) is linked in translation on the rotor (12) and in that the indexer (28) is connected in translation in the stator (14).
3. A lock according to claim 2, characterized in that the driver (26) is disengaged from the cam (24) in said disengaged position and the indexer (28) is integral in rotation with the cam (24), said disengaged position.
4. A lock according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the indexer comprises (28) has on its edge facing the cam at least one guide tab (41) intended to cooperate with a notch (43) carried by the corresponding harvester this notch being trapezoid shape.
5. Lock according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the indexer (28) comprises a main ring (38) and two guide lugs (41) trapezoidal in cross section by a tangential plane to the ring, which s extend axially toward the cam (24) from the ring.
6. A lock according to any one of claims 4 or 5, characterized in that the distance (d1) between the external bases of said guide tab (40,41) of the indexer (28) is substantially equal to the distance (d2) between the end face of the intermediate sleeve (16) and the bottom of the notches (43) carried by the harvester for receiving said guide lugs (41) from the outside.
7. A lock according to any one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that the indexer (18) at least one other guide tab (40) intended to cooperate with a notch (42) carried by the corresponding intermediate sleeve (16).
8. A lock according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the indexer (28) also comprises two guide lugs (40) trapezoidal in cross section by a tangential plane to the ring (38), which extend axially towards the key entry (18) from the ring.
9. A lock according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the intermediate sleeve (16) has two corresponding recesses (42) to said first guide bars and the thresher (24) comprises two notches (43) corresponding to said first guide tabs .
10. A lock according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the driver (26) has on its edge facing the cam (24) at least one guide flange (45) intended to cooperate with a notch (47) carried by corresponding the harvester (24).
11. A lock according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the driver (26) has on its edge facing the keyway (18) at least one guide flange (44) intended to cooperate with a notch (46) corresponding bearing surface by the intermediate sleeve (16).
12. A lock according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the driver (26) comprises a sleeve (39), two first guide flanges (44) trapezoidal in cross section by a tangential plane to the sleeve, which extend axially towards the thresher from the sleeve.
13. Lock according to the preceding claim characterized in that the intermediate sleeve (16) comprises two notches (46) corresponding to said first guide flanges and the cam (26) comprises two notches (47) corresponding to said first guide flanges.
14. A lock according to any one of claims 2 to 13, characterized in that the driver (26) is mobile inside the indexer (28).

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