CLOSING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR-VEHICLE HOOD, AND METHOD

摘要

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 minimise 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 minimise the weight and number of parts, the rotary latch and pawl are preferably rotatably secured to the rocker by means of shafts.

主权项

1. Matching device for a door or flap, in particular for a flap of a motor vehicle, with a locking mechanism consisting of a catch and pawl for ratcheting of the catch and a drive for a swing arm, with which the locking mechanism can be completely or partially moved by means of the swing arm in such a way that a door gap or hood gap can be made smaller, characterized in that wherein the catch and the pawl are directly pivotably attached to the swing arm