Method for operating rear flap arrangement of motor car, involves adjusting flap by drive arrangement in motor-driven manner in initial-adjustable section of opening process, and manually or in spring-driven manner for remaining process

摘要

#CMT# #/CMT# The method involves providing a drive arrangement (4) with a drive (5) at a body component i.e. rear roof frame, or at a rear flap, where the body component is fixed relative to the flap. The drive includes a feed gear (7) for producing drive movements (8), where the feed gear is provided downstream to a drive motor (6). The flap is adjusted by the drive arrangement in motor-driven manner in an initial-adjustable section of an opening process, and manually or in a spring-driven manner without the help of the motor for a remaining process. #CMT# : #/CMT# An independent claim is also included for a flap arrangement. #CMT#USE : #/CMT# Method for operating a flap arrangement (claimed) i.e. rear flap arrangement, of a motor car. Can also be used for a boot lid, bonnet, side door, and loading compartment floor. #CMT#ADVANTAGE : #/CMT# The flap is adjusted by the drive arrangement in motor-driven manner in the initial-adjustable section of the opening process, and manually or in the spring-driven manner without the help of the motor for the remaining process, thus simplifying the automatic opening process performed against gravitational force, and increasing use comfort with minimum cost. The method enables production of a high drive force using a compact and robust drive, and allows the flap arrangement to require only a small drive stroke. The method increases robustness for the flap arrangement in case of collision during the initial-adjustable section of the opening process or during manual maloperation. The method allows recoupling of the drive arrangement with minimum expenditure. #CMT#DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS : #/CMT# The drawing shows a perspective view of a drive arrangement of a flap arrangement after rear adjustment. 4 : Drive arrangement 5 : Drive 6 : Drive motor 7 : Feed gear 8 : Drive movements 9 : Intermediate gear.