EP2342405B1 - Motor vehicle lock - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock having the closing elements of lock latch and pawl (1) and also having a lock mechanism (2), wherein the lock mechanism (2) can be placed into different functional states such as "unlocked", "locked", "theft-secured" or "child-secured" and, for this purpose, has at least one functional element (3) which can be adjusted into corresponding functional positions. It is proposed that the functional element (3) is mounted, in a partial region, in particular end region, of the functional element (3), by means of a bearing arrangement (3a) such that the functional element (3) can also be adjusted both laterally and also vertically in relation to a reference plane (R), in each case substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of said functional element (3).

Description

The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock according to the preamble of claim 1 and a motor vehicle lock according to the preamble of claim 14.

The motor vehicle lock in question finds application in all types of closure elements of a motor vehicle. These include in particular side doors, rear doors, tailgates, trunk lids or hoods. These closure elements can basically be designed in the manner of sliding doors.

The known motor vehicle lock ( DE 102 58 645 B4 ), from which the invention proceeds, shows a motor vehicle lock with the closing elements lock latch and pawl. The latch is in a conventional manner in an open position, brought into a Hauptscbließstellung and in a Vorschließstellung. The pawl has the task to hold the latch in the two closed positions. To release the latch, the pawl can be lifted manually.

In the known motor vehicle lock manual lifting of the pawl is provided in the context of the realization of a mechanical redundancy. This means that the pawl is normally lifted by a motor, and only in case of emergency, for example, in case of power failure, is manually raised.

The known motor vehicle lock is also equipped with a lock mechanism that can be switched to different functional states. These are the functional states "unlocked", "locked", "theft-proof" and "child-proof". In the functional state "unlocked", the associated motor vehicle door can be opened by actuating the inside door handle and the outside door handle. In the functional state "locked" can not be opened from the outside, but from the inside. In the functional state "theft-proof" can not be opened either from the outside or from the inside. In the functional state "child-proof" can be opened from the outside, but not from the inside.

It is now usually the case that the outside door handle with an external operating lever and the inside door handle is coupled to an internal operating lever, wherein the two actuating levers are coupled depending on the functional state with the pawl or decoupled from the pawl. For this purpose, the lock mechanism is equipped with a coupling arrangement in which a displaceable in a plane coupling pin cooperates with different control slots. Such a realization of the above coupling function is mechanically complicated.

The invention is based on the problem, the known motor vehicle lock in such a way and further develop that the structural design is simplified.

The above problem is solved in a motor vehicle lock with the features of the preamble of claim 1 by the features of the characterizing part of claim 1.

It is important to consider that the relevant for the realization of the different functional states of the lock mechanism functional element relative to a reference plane both laterally and in height, each substantially perpendicular to its longitudinal extent, is adjustable. This ensures that the adjustment of the functional element is not limited to a single plane, which allows a particularly simple embodiment of the lock mechanism in the rest.

In order to implement the above, extended adjustment range of the functional element, the functional element is assigned a bearing arrangement which is preferably located in an end region of the functional element.

In the preferred embodiment according to claim 5, the bearing assembly of the functional element comprises a ball socket and one with the ball socket in Engaging ball. Thus, the above-mentioned adjustment of the functional element can be realized in a structurally particularly simple manner.

In a further preferred embodiment, the height adjustment of the functional element of the adjustment of the lock mechanism is used in the corresponding functional states, such as the functional states "unlocked" and "sealed".

Accordingly, in a further preferred embodiment, the functional element for the realization of functional states of the lock mechanism provides a switchable coupling, wherein the functional element acts as a force-transmitting in the engaged state.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, it is now provided according to claim 8, that an operation, for example, by the external actuating lever in the engaged state, which regularly corresponds to the lock state "unlocked", accompanied by a lateral adjustment of the functional element.

This is so that the height adjustment of the functional element is associated with the engagement and disengagement and the lateral adjustment of the functional element of the operation in the engaged state. This assignment not only leads to a simple structural design, but also to a reduction of the required installation space.

A particularly simple realization of the adjustment of the functional element is the subject of claim 12. Here, a control drive is provided with a control shaft on which the associated functional element is supported. This is structurally easy to implement. A particular advantage is further that the control shaft may have a plurality of juxtaposed control sections, which are assigned to different functional elements.

According to another teaching, which also has independent significance, the above problem is solved in a motor vehicle lock according to the preamble of claim 14 by the features of the characterizing part of claim 14.

Essential to this further teaching is the consideration, the functional element resiliently, in particular as a resilient bendable wire or strip to design and thereby to ensure the adjustability of the functional element in height solely by a bearing assembly and laterally solely by the flexibility of the functional element, or adjustability the functional element to ensure laterally solely by a bearing assembly and in height only by the flexibility of the functional element.

This realization of the adjustability of the functional element leads to very simple constructive solutions.

Fig. 1

ein vorschlagsgemäßes Kraftfahrzeugschloß mit den für die Erläuterung der Erfindung wesentlichen Komponenten in einer perspektivischen Darstellung,

Fig. 2

das Kraftfahrzeugschloß gemäß Fig. 1 in der Ansicht A,

Fig. 3

das Kraftfahrzeugschloß gemäß Fig. 2 in einer Schnittansicht entlang der Schnittlinie B-B,

Fig. 4

ein weiteres vorschlagsgemäßes KraftfahrzeugschloB in einer Ansicht gemäß Fig. 1,

Fig. 5

das Kraftfahrzeugschloß gemäß Fig. 4 in einer Ansicht gemäß Fig. 3,

Fig. 6

einen vorschlagsgemäßen Steuerantrieb in einer perspektivischen Ansicht,

Fig. 7

den Steuerantrieb gemäß Fig. 6 in der Ansicht A in drei Steuerstellungen,

Fig. 8

einen weiteren vorschlagsgemäßen Steuerantrieb in einer Ansicht gemäß Fig. 6,

Fig. 9

den Steuerantrieb gemäß Fig. 8 in Ansicht A in vier Steuerstellungen,

Fig. 10

ein weiteres vorschlagsgemäßes Kraftfahrzeugschloß mit den für die Erläuterung der Erfindung wesentlichen Komponenten in einer perspektivischen Darstellung im Funktionszustand "Entriegelt",

Fig. 11

das Kraftfahrzeugschloß gemäß Fig. 10 im Funktionszustand "Verriegelt",

Fig. 12

das Kraftfahrzeugschloß gemäß Fig. 10 im Funktionszustand "Diebstahlgesichert",

Fig. 13

das Kraftfahrzeugschloß gemäß Fig. 10 in einer Draufsicht ohne Außenbetätigungshebel und Lageranordnung für das Funktionselement im Funktionszustand "Verriegelt" bei der Betätigung des Innenbetätigungshebels,

Fig. 14

ein weiteres vorschlagsgemäßes Kraftfahrzeugschloß mit ausgewählten den Steuerantrieb betreffenden Komponenten in einer perspektivischen Darstellung im Funktionszustand "Entriegelt",

Fig. 15

das Kraftfahrzeugschloß gemäß Fig. 14 in einer geschnittenen Ansicht entlang der Schnittlinie XIII-XIII im Funktionszustand a) "Entriegelt", b) "Verriegelt" ("Verriegelt und Kindergesichert" in gestrichelter Darstellung) und c) "Entriegelt und Kindergesichert".

Further details, features, objects and advantages of the present invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to preferred embodiments. In the drawing shows

Fig. 1

a proposed motor vehicle lock with the essential components for the explanation of the invention in a perspective view,

Fig. 2

the motor vehicle lock according to Fig. 1 in view A,

Fig. 3

the motor vehicle lock according to Fig. 2 in a sectional view along the section line BB,

Fig. 4

another proposed motor vehicle lock in a view according to Fig. 1 .

Fig. 5

the motor vehicle lock according to Fig. 4 in a view according to Fig. 3 .

Fig. 6

a proposed control drive in a perspective view,

Fig. 7

the control drive according to Fig. 6 in view A in three control positions,

Fig. 8

another proposed control drive in a view according to Fig. 6 .

Fig. 9

the control drive according to Fig. 8 in view A in four control positions,

Fig. 10

another proposed motor vehicle lock with the essential components for the explanation of the invention in a perspective view in the functional state "unlocked",

Fig. 11

the motor vehicle lock according to Fig. 10 in the functional state "locked",

Fig. 12

the motor vehicle lock according to Fig. 10 in the functional state "theft-proof",

Fig. 13

the motor vehicle lock according to Fig. 10 in a plan view without external operating lever and bearing arrangement for the functional element in the functional state "locked" in the operation of the internal operating lever,

Fig. 14

another proposed motor vehicle lock with selected components relating to the control drive in a perspective view in the functional state "unlocked",

Fig. 15

the motor vehicle lock according to Fig. 14 in a sectional view along the section line XIII-XIII in the functional state a) "Unlocked", b) "Locked"("Locked and child-proof" in dashed lines) and c) "Unlocked and child-proof".

It must be pointed out in advance that in the drawing, only the components of the proposed motor vehicle lock are shown, for the explanation of the teaching are necessary. Accordingly, a latch which cooperates in a conventional manner with the pawl, in the Fig. 1 to 9 and 13, 14, 15 not shown.

The Fig. 1 to 3 and 4, 5 show two embodiments of a proposed motor vehicle lock, which has the closing elements lock latch and pawl 1. Furthermore, a lock mechanism 2 is provided which can be brought into different functional states such as "unlocked", "locked", "theft-proof" or "child-proof". In general, the lock mechanism 2 ensures that the pawl 1 in dependence on the functional state by an operation of the outside door handle and / or the door inner handle or just not liftable. In an electric lock, the lock mechanism 2 can also only serve to couple an emergency operation with the pawl 1. The term "lock mechanism" is thus to be understood in a broad sense.

To adjust the lock mechanism 2 in the above functional states, this has at least one functional element 3 which can be adjusted into corresponding functional positions. By an adjustment of the functional element 3 or the functional elements, the lock mechanism 2 can thus bring into the desired functional states.

In principle, several functional elements 3 can be provided for the realization of the functional states of the lock mechanism 2. In the following, however, only a single functional element 3 is provided in the above sense, which is not to be understood as limiting.

The functional element 3 is now in a partial area, here and preferably in an end region of the functional element 3 by means of a bearing assembly 3 a mounted so that the functional element 3 in relation to a reference plane R both side and in height, each substantially perpendicular to its longitudinal extent, is adjustable. The introduction of the reference plane R serves here only the definition of the height adjustment on the one hand and the side adjustment on the other. In this context, the height adjustment is associated with a change in the distance of the functional element 3 to the reference plane R. A lateral adjustment of the functional element 3 is against it an adjustment of the functional element 3 substantially parallel to the reference plane R. height and lateral adjustments can overlap here, which leads to corresponding adjustments in relation to the reference plane R diagonal directions.

The reference plane R can be aligned largely arbitrarily. In a particularly preferred embodiment, however, the reference plane R is aligned substantially parallel to a flat side of the motor vehicle lock. With appropriate functional assignment of height adjustment and lateral adjustment, this is structurally advantageous, as will be explained below. In principle, however, the reference plane can also be aligned substantially perpendicular to a flat side of the motor vehicle lock.

The functional element 3 is preferably a lever-like functional element. This means that the functional element 3 is hinged in any way pivotally and has a lever arm, which then determines the longitudinal extent of the functional element 3.

Here and preferably, the functional element 3 in the in Fig. 1 biased initial position shown. The bias preferably leads to the fact that the functional element 3 always automatically returns to the starting position. This can be achieved that only a corresponding support of the functional element 3 is necessary to adjust the functional element 3. This will also be explained below.

The height adjustment and the lateral adjustment of the functional element 3 are preferably each based on a pivoting movement of the functional element 3. In principle, however, it can also be provided that either the height adjustment or the lateral adjustment of the functional element 3 is due to a pivotal movement of the functional element 3. Each pivoting movement is associated with a geometric pivot axis 3b, 3c, each extending in an end region of the functional element 3.

For the design of the bearing assembly 3a numerous possibilities are conceivable.

For example, it may be provided that the bearing assembly 3a has an elastic bearing element, on the one hand on the lock housing o. The like. Or fixed to the lock housing o. The like. Connected or to the lock housing o. The like. Is formed and on the other hand connected to the functional element 3 is.

It is also conceivable that the bearing assembly 3a has an elastic, possibly rubber-like region in which the functional element 3 is embedded.

Preferably, however, it is such that the bearing assembly 3a has two mutually bearing-bearing bearing elements. In this case, one bearing element is preferably fixed and the other bearing element is coupled or connected to the functional element 3. In particular, it is provided that during an adjustment of the functional element 3 friction or sliding friction between the two bearing elements prevails.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the bearing assembly 3a is at least partially designed in the manner of a sliding bearing. Of these, all embodiments are included which have at a height and / or lateral adjustment corresponding to each other sliding parts. Preferably, the bearing assembly 3a is designed as a pure sliding bearing.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the bearing assembly 3a of the functional element 3 is equipped with a first pivot bearing for the height adjustment and with a second pivot bearing for the lateral adjustment, wherein both pivot bearings are preferably located in an end region of the functional element 3. A particularly compact arrangement can be achieved in that the two pivot bearings are arranged in the manner of a universal joint.

Structurally simple and particularly compact, the arrangement according to a further preferred embodiment, characterized in that the bearing assembly 3a is equipped with a ball-socket bearing. This is provided in all embodiments shown in the drawing. In this case, the bearing assembly 3a is associated with a ball socket 3d and a ball 3e engaged with the ball socket 3d. Here and preferably, the ball is 3e arranged at one end of the functional element 3, while the ball socket 3d formed fixed, preferably on a housing of the motor vehicle lock, is arranged.

In principle, the adjustability of the functional element 3 can also comprise a linear movement in addition to a pivoting movement. For this purpose, it is preferably provided that the bearing assembly 3a, in particular for the height adjustment has a linear guide.

In all embodiments, the bearing assembly 3a is not part of the functional element 3. The bearing function of the bearing assembly 3a does not go back to a spring elasticity of the functional element 3. The bearing assembly 3a is an independent component against this background.

Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the bearing function of the bearing assembly 3a is not due to a component which corresponds in its basic form to the basic shape of the functional element 3. If, for example, the functional element 3 is designed as a wire or strip, then the bearing function of the bearing arrangement 3a does not just go back to a spring bent from a wire or strip or the like. This emphasizes the independence of the bearing assembly 3a.

Quite generally, it is preferably provided that the bearing function of the bearing assembly 3a is not due to the spring elasticity of a resilient wire or strip.

For the shape of the functional element 3, a number of possibilities are conceivable. In a preferred embodiment, however, the functional element 3 has an elongate shape. In this case, the functional element 3 is preferably resistant to bending, more preferably not spring-elastic and in particular designed rigid.

A particularly compact embodiment can be achieved in that the functional element 3 is designed rod-shaped or wire-shaped. Preferably, the functional element 3 has a circular cross-section. In particular, in terms of manufacturing technology, it may also be advantageous that the functional element 3 is designed strip-shaped or strip-shaped, since such elements can be fastened in a simple manner.

In the illustrated and insofar preferred embodiments, the functional element 3 is partially configured straight. Depending on the application, it may also be advantageous that the functional element 3 is adapted to the structural conditions and deviates significantly from a straight configuration.

Depending on the mechanical stress of the functional element 3, it may be advantageous that the functional element 3 consists of a metal material or of a plastic material.

The lock mechanism 2 has, as is known, a pivotable external actuating lever 4 and optionally a pivotable internal operating lever 5. It is essential that the lock mechanism 2 by a height adjustment of the functional element 3 in the appropriate functional states, preferably in the functional states "unlocked" and "locked", more preferably in the functional state "theft-proof", further preferably in the functional state "child-proof", brought is. In principle, a plurality of functional elements 3 can also be provided for setting the above-mentioned functional states.

To realize functional states of the lock mechanism 2, the functional element 3 preferably provides a switchable coupling between adjusting elements 1, 4, 5 of the lock mechanism 2. Here and preferably, it is a coupling between the adjusting elements pawl 1 on the one hand and the outer operating lever 4 and / or the inner operating lever 5 on the other. The Fig. 1 to 3 show a preferred variant without internal operating lever 5, which may be advantageous in certain applications.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, it is provided that the functional element 3 in a first functional position ( Fig. 1 . 4 ) directly into engagement with the above adjusting elements 1, 4, 5 is or can be brought and the adjusting elements 1, 4, 5 couples. In a second functional position, it is such that the functional element 3 is disengaged from at least one adjusting element 1, 4, 5 and the adjusting elements 1, 4, 5 correspondingly decoupled. The above intervention may, as here, be a direct engagement, or an indirect intervention via an intermediate lever or the like. As explained above, the functional element 3 here and preferably serves as the transmission of the coupling force. In this case, the transferable via the functional element 3 force preferably acts perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the functional element 3. In the case of rod-shaped or wire-shaped configuration of the functional element 3, the coupling force acts preferably perpendicular to the respective rod or wire-shaped portion of the functional element. 3

In a corresponding functional state of the lock mechanism 2, in the Fig. 1 and 4 is shown, causes an actuation of the external actuating lever 4 and / or the only in the embodiment in Fig. 4 It can be seen from the drawing and the following detailed embodiments that the lifting of the pawl 1 here is accompanied by a lateral adjustment of the functional element 3.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, it is provided for this purpose that the functional element 3 is aligned substantially radially with respect to the pivot axis of the pawl 1. This means that the functional element 3 extends correspondingly radially. In the illustrated and insofar preferred embodiments, the functional element 3 further extends substantially along the pawl 1. Basically, this radial orientation can also be related to one of the pivot axes of the external actuating lever 4 or the possibly existing internal operating lever 5. Here, however, this makes no difference, since the pawl 1, the outer operating lever 4 and the inner operating lever 5 are pivotable on the same pivot axis. With such an arrangement, a good compactness can be achieved. In the pivot axis in this sense, it may be the physical pivot axis or only about the geometric pivot axis.

For realizing the above-mentioned coupling between the external operating lever 4 and the pawl 1, it is preferably provided that the pawl 1 or a lever coupled to the pawl 1 has a pawl-Mitnehmerkontur 6, more preferably the external actuating lever 4 or one with the external operating lever coupled lever has a Außenbetätigungs driver contour 7. The arrangement is made in the illustrated embodiments so that when in the functional position "unlocked" befindlichem functional element of the external actuating lever 4 via the external actuating driver contour 7, the functional element 3 and the pawl driver contour 6 is coupled to the pawl 1. This functional position is best in the Fig. 1 and 4 to recognize.

Furthermore, it is preferably provided that in the functional state "locked" the functional element 3 is disengaged from the pawl driver contour 6 and the external actuating driver contour 7, so that the external actuating lever 4 is decoupled from the pawl 1. The functional position "locked" is in Fig. 2 shown in dashed line.

To realize the functional position "locked", it would also be sufficient if the functional element 3 were disengaged from one of the two above driver contours 6, 7.

It can be the representation in Fig. 1 entnehrmen that pivoting of the outer actuating lever 4 seen from above causes the left around the outer actuating cam follower 7 engages with the functional element 3 and exerts a force on the functional element 3 perpendicular to the longitudinal extension of the functional element 3 at the point of engagement. This results in that the functional element 3 acts on the pawl driver contour 6, so that the pawl 1 adjusted, dug out here, is.

For the design of the Mitnehmerkonturen 6, 7, a number of advantageous possibilities are conceivable. Here and preferably, the pawl driver contour 6 consists of two bearing blocks 6a, 6b, between which the external actuating driver contour 7 in the functional position "locked" running. This has the advantage that the functional element 3 is optimally supported at the point of engagement at which the actuating force is transmitted yes.

Another preferred variant provides that the pawl-Mitnehmerkontur 6 only has a slot into which the external actuating driver contour 7 in the functional position "locked" runs. In the functional position "unlocked", the slot is blocked by the functional element 3.

It may be pointed out that the two driver contours 6, 7 are readily interchangeable. This means that the described bearing blocks 6a, 6b or the slot described can also be arranged on the external actuating lever 4.

In the further preferred embodiment according to the 4 and 5 In addition to the external operating lever 4, an internal operating lever 5 is additionally provided. Accordingly, it is additionally preferably provided that the inner operating lever 5 or a lever coupled to the inner operating lever 5 has an inner operating driver contour 8. Here, in the functional position "unlocked" befindlichem functional element 3 of the inner operating lever 5 via the internal operating driver contour 8, the functional element 3 and the pawl-driver contour 6 is coupled to the pawl 1. The pawl 1 can thus be lifted via the internal operating lever 5. Furthermore, it is accordingly provided that in the functional state "locked" the functional element 3 is disengaged from the pawl driver contour 6 and the inner actuating driver contour 8 and the internal operating lever 5 is thus decoupled from the pawl 1. Again, it may be provided that the functional element 3 is only disengaged from one of the two driver contours 6, 8.

Since in the functional position "locked" an operation of the inner actuating lever 5 must still lead to a lifting of the pawl 1, is here and preferably provided that an actuation of the inner actuating lever 5, the transfer of the lock mechanism 2 from the functional state "locked" in the functional state "unlocked" causes. How this unlocking process takes place in detail will be explained below.

It is essential here, first, that with regard to the operation of the inner actuating lever 5, an initial freewheel is provided and that the unlocking occurs when passing through this freewheel. The freewheel is preferably realized so that the inner actuating driver contour 8 is spaced in the non-actuated state by a freewheeling distance 9 of the functional element 3.

In the preferred embodiment with freewheel causes in the functional position "locked" pivoting of the inner actuating lever 5, the first unlocking (in some way, the in Fig. 1 to 5 not shown), whereby the functional element 3 from the deflected position in the in Fig. 4 position shown falls. Upon further pivoting of the inner actuating lever 5 then the lifting of the pawl takes place. 1

In principle, however, can also be provided that in the functional position "locked" a two-time pivoting of the inner actuating lever 5 is required. This is commonly referred to as a "double-stroke taxi function". This variant is also easy to implement. During the first pivoting of the inner actuating lever 5, the functional element 3 could namely on the in the Fig. 4, 5 detectable shoulder 8a of the inner operation driver contour 8 fall. However, the functional element 3 would only be held there until the inner actuating lever 5 pivots back, in order then to be pivoted a second time, this time for lifting the pawl 1.

For controlled height adjustment of the functional element 3, a control drive 10 is provided. In principle, the control drive 10 can also be assigned a plurality of functional elements 3 to be adjusted or other conventionally constructed functional elements 3. By the control drive 10, the associated functional element 3 is adjustable according to some functional positions. Some functional positions are achieved by resilient return of the functional element 3. Two preferred embodiments of a proposed control drive 10 show Fig. 6, 7 and Fig. 8 . 9 in a highly schematic way.

In both illustrated and insofar preferred embodiments, the control drive 10 has a control shaft 11, on which the associated functional element 3 is supported, so that the functional element 3 can be deflected in height by an adjustment of the control shaft 11. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the functional element 3 extends substantially perpendicular to the control shaft axis 12.

Preferably, the control drive 10 is a motor control drive 10. Then, the control shaft 11 - as shown - coupled to a drive motor 13. In this case, the control shaft 11 may be arranged directly on the motor shaft 14 of the drive motor 13. It is also conceivable that the control shaft 11 via a pinion od. Like. With the motor shaft is in drive engineering engagement.

The control drive 10 can also be configured manually adjustable. For example, the control drive 10 then communicates with corresponding manual actuation elements such as a lock cylinder or an inner safety knob.

The control shaft 11 can be - motor or manually - bring in the control positions "unlocked" and "locked". In this case, it transfers the functional element 3 into the functional position "locked" or lets it return to the functional position "unlocked".

Here and preferably, the control shaft 11 is designed in the manner of a camshaft, wherein the associated functional element 3 is supported on the camshaft and is correspondingly deflectable by an adjustment of the camshaft. This is in Fig. 7 shown.

It shows Fig. 7a ) the functional position "unlocked", what the representations in Fig. 1 . 4 equivalent. Fig. 7b shows a first adjustment of the control shaft 11, in Fig. 7 left around, without the functional element 3 is adjusted. As a result, the drive motor 13 is only slightly loaded when starting, resulting in a cost-effective design of the drive motor. Upon further adjustment of the control shaft 11, the cam 11a arranged on the control shaft 11 deflects Function element 3 in Fig. 7 upwards from ( Fig. 7c )). This corresponds to the functional position "locked". This functional position of the functional element 3 is in Fig. 2 shown in dashed line. It results from a synopsis of 6 and 7 in that the adjustment of the functional element 3 by means of a control shaft 11 is structurally particularly easy to implement.

A preferred alternative to the embodiment of the control shaft 11 in the manner of a camshaft is that the control shaft 11 is designed in the manner of a crankshaft. Then it is accordingly so that the associated functional element 3 on the crankshaft, in particular on the eccentric portions of the crankshaft, is supported. Special manufacturing advantages can be realized that the control shaft 11 is configured in the manner of a curved wire. A particularly compact arrangement results from the fact that the control shaft 11 is the motor shaft 14 of the drive motor 13 at the same time.

It has already been mentioned above that in the functional state "locked" the operation of the inner actuating lever 5 leads to an unlocking process. In the in the Fig. 6, 7 and 8th , 9 illustrated and so far preferred embodiments, the control shaft 11 is equipped for this purpose with an override contour 11b. This override contour 11b is associated with a further override contour 5b arranged on the inner operating lever 5 or on a lever coupled to the inner actuating lever, which in the 4 and 5 is shown.

In the functional state "Locked" ( Fig. 7c ), the inner operating lever side override contour 5b comes into engagement with the control shaft side override contour 11b when the inner actuating lever 5 is actuated, and transfers the control shaft 11 into the "unlocked" control position (FIG. Fig. 7a )). As a result, according to the functional element 3 in the functional position "unlocked" and as a result, the lock mechanism 2 in the functional state "unlocked" transferred. For the design of this unlocking other variants are conceivable.

The positioning of the control shaft 11 is preferably carried out in block mode. In the in the Fig. 6, 7 illustrated embodiment runs during the adjustment the control shaft 11 of the control position "unlocked" in the control position "locks" the override contour 11b against a blocking element 15. The provision of the control shaft 11 in the control position "unlocked" can also be done in block mode. However, a control technology solution is also conceivable for this purpose. Another blocking element is here and preferably not provided.

That in the Fig. 8 . 9 illustrated embodiment corresponds to the in the Fig. 6, 7 illustrated embodiment, which has been extended to the realization of the functional state "theft-proof". Accordingly, the control shaft 11 can be brought into the control position "theft-proof", which first corresponds to the "locked" position with regard to the adjustment of the functional element 3. However, the control shaft 11 is positioned in the control position "anti-theft" so that the control shaft side override contour 11b is outside the range of motion 16 of the inside operation side override contour 5b.

Fig. 9 shows the different control positions of this preferred embodiment. Fig. 9a ) shows the unlocked state in which, as already explained, the functional element 3 is not deflected. Fig. 9b ), however, shows the control position "locked", in which the functional element 3 is deflected and the control shaft side override contour 11b is in the range of motion 16 of the inside operation side override contour 5b. Fig. 9c shows an intermediate state between the control position "unlocked" and the control position "anti-theft". Fig. 9d ) shows the tax position "theft-proof". A synopsis of Fig. 9b) and 9d ) shows that the deflection of the functional element 3 in the control positions "locked" and "theft-proof" here and preferably is the same.

Essential in the Fig. 9d ) shown "anti-theft" is the fact that the control shaft side override contour 11b is outside the range of motion 16 of the inside operation side override contour 5b. This ensures that in the functional state "theft-proofed" a lifting of the pawl 1 by the internal operating lever 5 is not possible.

Also at the in Fig. 8 . 9 illustrated embodiment, a control of the control shaft 11 is at least partially in the block mode. In any case, this applies to the "locked" and "theft-proof" control positions ( Fig. 9b ), 9d)). For this purpose, the control shaft 11 has a blocking contour 11c, which can be brought into engagement with a blocking element 17. Here and preferably, the blocking element 17 is configured adjustable and in the blocking position "locked" ( Fig. 9b )) and "theft-proofed" ( Fig. 9d )) can be brought. For the adjustment of the blocking element 17, a further drive motor 18 is provided. In principle, however, a manual adjustment of the blocking element 17 is also possible here. The blocking element 17 can be arranged directly on the motor shaft 19 of the drive motor 18. In principle, however, it is also conceivable to couple the blocking element 17 to the drive motor 18 via a pinion or the like in terms of drive technology.

By adjusting the blocking element 17, different blocking positions of the control shaft 11 can be realized. When in blocking position "locked" befindlichem blocking element 17, the control shaft 11 in the control position "locked" ( Fig. 9b )). When in blocking position "anti-theft" befindlichem blocking element 17, the control shaft 11 in the control position "anti-theft" ( Fig. 9d )). Finally, the blocking element 17 assumes the function of an anti-theft lever, while the drive motor 18 assumes the function of an anti-theft motor.

The control shaft 11 is in the in Fig. 8 . 9 illustrated and thus far preferred embodiment further equipped with an ejector contour 11d, which in a manual adjustment of the control shaft 11 of the control position "anti-theft" ( Fig. 9d )) in the control position "unlocked" Fig. 9a )) comes into engagement with the blocking element 17 and the blocking element 17 is transferred to the blocking position "locked". This is advantageous, for example, in the event that the drive motor 18 (anti-theft motor) fails and a manual unlocking, for example via a lock cylinder, must be performed.

It may also be pointed out that the functional element 3 described above is coupled in a preferred embodiment in such a way with one of the involved adjusting elements 1, 4, 5, preferably with the pawl 1, the external operating lever 4 or the inner operating lever 5, that the functional element 3 is a bias the respective adjustment element 1, 4, 5 provides. This dual use of the functional element 3 has been addressed above in connection with a pawl spring, an external operating lever spring or an internal operating lever spring.

The realization of the functional state "child-proof" is also conceivable with the proposed motor vehicle lock, as will be shown below. A preferred variant provides that a further functional element 3 is provided, which is also adjusted by the control drive 10.

The Fig. 10 to 13 show a further embodiment of a proposed motor vehicle lock, which is basically constructed similar to that in the 4 and 5 or in the Fig. 6 to 9 illustrated motor vehicle lock. In this illustration, the above-mentioned, the pawl 1 associated lock latch 1a is shown. Furthermore, a lock mechanism 2 is also provided here, wherein the lock mechanism 2 an external operating lever 4 (in Fig. 13 not shown) and an internal operating lever 5 has. It is also essential here that a functional element 3 is provided in the above sense, which is adjustable in different functional positions.

In the in the Fig. 10 to 13 Shown embodiment, a control drive 10 is provided with a control shaft 11, on which the associated functional element 3 is supported. Next, the control shaft 11 is also equipped with an override contour 11b in the above sense. Finally, it is also provided here that the control shaft 11 can be brought not only in the control positions "unlocked" and "locked", but also in the control position "theft-proof" in which the override contour 11b is effectively disabled. The tax position "theft-proof" ( Fig. 12 ) is achieved here in block mode. Given these choices, which are only a few, the full scope of explanations may be drawn in terms of possible variations and advantages to the in the 4 and 5 and 6 to 9 illustrated embodiments are referenced.

Fig. 10 shows the functional state "unlocked", in which the functional element 3 is preferably not deflected. It can be seen from the illustration that the external actuating lever 4 are coupled via the external actuating driver contour 7 and the internal actuating lever 5 via the internal actuating driver contour 8 and in each case further via the functional element 3 and the pawl driver contour 6 with the pawl 1.

The Fig. 11 and 13 show the functional status "locked". Here, the functional element 3 is deflected so that the functional element 3 is disengaged from the external actuating driver contour 7 and the internal actuating driver contour 8. An actuation of the inner actuating lever 5 leads to an adjustment of the functional element 3 in the functional position "unlocked", as will be explained in connection with the override contour 11b.

Fig. 12 shows the functional state "anti-theft", which differs from the functional state "Locked" as explained in that the control shaft side override contour 11b is rotated outside the range of movement of the inside operating lever side override contour 5b.

A special feature shows up in the Fig. 10 to 13 Here, it is provided that the outer actuating driver contour 7 and the inner actuating driver contour 8 are each configured web-like and based on the pivot axis of the external operating lever 4 and des. of the outer actuation Inner actuating lever 5 along a circular section. This is in Fig. 13 for the internal operation driver contour 8 to recognize particularly well. Here and preferably, it is further provided that the external actuating driver contour 7 and the inner actuating driver contour 8 run directly next to one another. Overall, this leads to a particularly compact arrangement. It should be noted that such a configuration can be provided only for one of the two Mitnehmerkonturen 7, 8.

In all illustrated and insofar preferred embodiments, it is provided that the pawl driver contour 6, the outer actuating driver contour 7 and the inner actuating driver contour 8 extend substantially parallel to the pivot axis of the pawl 1 and the external actuating lever 4 and the inner actuating lever 5 , This, too, can in principle only be provided for one of the mentioned driver contours 6, 7, 8. In particular, the extent heights of the Mitnehmerkonturen 6, 7, 8 may be different, as will be shown.

Another peculiarity arises in the in the Fig. 10 to 13 illustrated embodiment with regard to the realization of the override contour 11b, which cooperates in the above sense with an inside operating lever side override contour 5b. Here and preferably, it is provided that the control shaft side override contour 11 b is configured so that in the functional state "locked" upon actuation of the inner actuating lever 5, the inner operating lever side override contour 5 b runs substantially parallel to the control shaft axis 12 and the control shaft 11 in the Control position "unlocked" transferred. In this case, the control shaft-side override contour 11b is preferably configured as a run-on slope extending along the control shaft axis 12, in particular as a section of a screw contour aligned with the control shaft axis 12. The state in which the inside operation lever side override contour 5b just comes into engagement with the control shaft side override contour 11b during operation of the inside operation lever 5 is shown in FIG Fig. 13 ,

Another special feature in the in the Fig. 10 to 13 This cam 11a is in fact designed so that set for the control positions "unlocked", "locked" and "theft secured" due to the bias of the functional element 3 each stable states. The arrangement is such that upon an adjustment of the control shaft 11 between these control positions in each case an increased deflection of the functional element 3 must be "overcome". This is realized in that the cam 11a is provided with corresponding edges 21, 22. As a result, the bias causes the functional element 3, together with the configuration of the cam 11a holding the control shaft 11 in the respective control position.

The motor adjustment of the control shaft 11 shows in the in the Fig. 10 to 13 illustrated embodiment is a special feature. Basically, it is also here so that the control shaft 11 has a blocking contour 11c, which can be brought into engagement with a blocking element 17. Again, the control shaft 11 and the blocking element 17 are preferably adjustable by motor. For this purpose, preferably two drive motors, not shown, are provided, the drive shafts of which are further preferably aligned with the control shaft axis 12 or parallel to the control shaft axis 12.

The blocking element 17 initially blocks the control shaft 11 in the "locked" control position and is in engagement with the blocking contour 11c for this purpose. To adjust the control shaft 11 in the control position "anti-theft" the blocking element 17 is a piece in a mouth-like shape of the blocking contour 11 c moves. Then, the control shaft 11 can be adjusted in the direction of the control position "anti-theft" until the blocking element 17 is tilted preferably in the mouth-like shape of the blocking contour 11c and blocks the further adjustment of the control shaft 11.

The above embodiment of the blocking contour 11c of the control shaft 11 with a mouth-like formation thus saves an additional stop or the like, which is here replaced by the tilting of the blocking element 17.

The above mouth-like shape has another advantage. In fact, it also provides a related to the in Fig. 8 . 9 illustrated embodiment ejector contour 11d ready, the case of a manual adjustment of the control shaft 11 of the control position "anti-theft" ( Fig. 12 ) in the control position "unlocked" ( Fig. 10 ) transferred the blocking element 17 in the blocking position "locked".

Moreover, it is here so that in the control position "theft secured" the override contour 11b from the range of movement of the inside operation side Override contour 5b is unscrewed. This corresponds essentially to the principle of operation in the Fig. 4 to 9 illustrated embodiments.

The design of the cam 11a of the control shaft 11 is finally advantageous insofar as it is assigned to the side of a shoulder 23, which prevents the functional element 3 laterally from the cam 11 a jumps.

It has already been pointed out that the proposed motor vehicle lock can easily be equipped with a child safety function. To show the Fig. 14 and 15 selected components of a control drive 10, in particular the control shaft 11 of a motor vehicle lock, which in the rest of the in the Fig. 10 to 13 shown embodiment corresponds.

Also in the Fig. 14 and 15 illustrated control shaft 11 operates in principle as in the Fig. 10 to 13 Correspondingly, it is equipped with a cam 11a shown only schematically for engagement with the functional element 3. Although an override contour 11b and a blocking contour 11c in the above sense are provided in principle, they are not shown here.

In the in the Fig. 14 and 15 illustrated embodiment, it is provided that the lock mechanism 2 in the above sense in parallel in the functional state "child-proof" can be brought and that thereby the functional position "unlocked" automatically passes into the functional position "unlocked-child-proof". This means that an adjustment of the control shaft 11 in the control position "unlocked" causes an adjustment of the functional element 3 not in the functional position "unlocked", but in the functional position "unlocked-child-proof".

In the functional position "unlocked-child-proof", the internal operating lever 5 is decoupled from the pawl 1 and the external actuating lever 4 is coupled to the pawl 1. In the lock mechanism 2 so measures are taken to ensure that in the functional state "child-proof" an unlocking automatically causes a transfer of the functional element 3 in the functional position "unlocked-child-proof". Preferably, the functional position is "Unlocked-child-proof" between the functional position "unlocked" and the functional position "locked".

The functional position "unlocked-child-proof" of the functional element 3 is shown schematically in FIG Fig. 15c) shown. It can be seen that the external actuating driver contour 7 and the inner actuating driver contour 8 are designed so that in this functional position, the functional element 3 is disengaged from the internal actuating driver contour 8 and the internal operating lever 5 is disengaged from the pawl 1 and that External actuating lever 4 via the external actuating driver contour 7, the functional element 3 and the pawl driver contour 6 is coupled to the pawl 1. This selective coupling of the two above Mitnehmerkonturen 7, 8 is realized in that seen in the direction of deflection of the functional element 3, the Außenbetätigungs driver contour 7 has a greater extent height than the inner actuator driver contour 8. This can be the representation in Fig. 15 remove. The Mitnehmerkonturen 6, 7, 8 are in Fig. 14 not shown.

The Fig. 14 and 15 show a particularly compact realization of the functional state "child-proof". For this purpose, a further functional element is provided, namely an adjustable child restraint element 20, which between a position "child-proof" ( Fig. 15c )) and a position for child protection ( Fig. 15 a) , b)) is adjustable. This adjustment of the child protection element 20 corresponds to the insertion of the functional states "child-resistant" and "child-protected".

In the functional state "child-proofed" holds the child safety element 20, the functional element 3 in an adjustment of the control shaft 11 in the control position "unlocked" in the functional position "unlocked" upstream functional position "unlocked-child-proof". This means that in the functional state "child-proof" the control shaft 11 can be brought into all possible control positions, wherein the setting of the control position "unlocked" causes the functional element 3 is held in the upstream functional position "unlocked-child-proof".

When adjusting the control shaft 11 in the control position "locked" the functional element 3 is unchanged in the functional position "locked" adjusted when the child lock. The actuation of the inner actuating lever 5 also causes an unlocking process via the override contour 11b. In this case, however, the functional element 3 falls again only in the upstream functional position "unlocked-child-proof", so that a lifting of the pawl 1 by means of the internal operating lever 5 is not possible.

For the constructive realization of the child safety element 20, a number of advantageous variants are conceivable. In a particularly preferred embodiment, it is provided that the child protection element 20 is designed as a child safety shaft, the child safety shaft 20 is further preferably aligned with the control shaft axis 12. This is in the Fig. 14 and 15 shown. In this case, it leads to a particularly compact arrangement when the parental control shaft 20 is at least partially integrated in the control shaft 11. Here and preferably, the parental control shaft 20 is even completely integrated into the control shaft 11, wherein the parental control shaft 20 is arranged in a recess 24 in the control shaft 11.

For the engagement of the child safety shaft 20 with the functional element 3, it may be advantageous to design the child safety shaft 20 in the manner of a camshaft, in such a way that the associated functional element 3 is supported on the camshaft. In the in the Fig. 14 and 15 illustrated and so far preferred embodiment, it is however so that the parental control shaft 20 is configured in the manner of a crankshaft and that the associated functional element 3 is supported on the crankshaft 20. Here, it is so that the crankshaft 20 has an engaging portion 20 a, which is correspondingly engageable with the functional element 3 in engagement. The parental control shaft 20 is advantageous in terms of manufacturing technology, in particular as a bent wire or the like, configured.

The parental control element 20 can be as explained in the position "child-safe" and bring in the position "child-safe". For this purpose, the child protection element 20 is associated with an adjustment 20b, over which the child protection element 20 is adjustable. For example, this adjustment is 20b is coupled to a child safety switch accessible from the front side of a side door or to a child safety drive.

From a synopsis of the representations in Fig. 15 It is also apparent that the child-safety element 20 located in the "child-safe" position does not influence the adjustment of the functional element 3. The functional element 3 can be in the functional position "unlocked" ( 15A )), in the functional position "locked" ( Fig. 15b )) and bring in the not shown functional position "theft-proof". It looks different when the health status "Child Safe" is set, such as Fig. 15c ) shows. Here, the control shaft 11 is in the control position "unlocked". However, the functional element 3 does not reach the functional position "unlocked", but is automatically held by the child-resistant element 20 in the functional state "unlocked-child-proof". The resulting functional behavior was explained above.

In all illustrated embodiments, it is preferably such that the control shaft 11 is made of a plastic material having the highest possible hardness. At the same time the materials should be chosen so that between the functional element 3 and the control shaft 11 as little friction as possible.

If the pawl driver contour 6 has two or more, above-mentioned bearing blocks 6a, 6b, it is preferably such that viewed in the direction of the deflection of the functional element 3, the extension height of the two bearing blocks 6a, 6b is different. Preferably, the upper sides of the bearing blocks 6a, 6b lie on a straight line, which is aligned substantially parallel to the fully deflected functional element 3.

A further optimization of the proposed motor vehicle lock is that the control shaft 11 has a further contour, which may be associated with a lock nut o. Such an additional contour can be realized in principle with little effort and high compactness.

A preferred embodiment that can be used in the field of emergency operation, is that the functional element 3 is always in the range of movement of an emergency operating lever, regardless of the functional position of the functional element. 3

According to another teaching, which also has independent significance, a motor vehicle lock is claimed, which is built up to the realization of the adjustability of the functional element 3, first as the motor vehicle locks explained above. In that regard, reference may be made to the above statements.

It is essential for this further teaching, to which an embodiment is not shown that the functional element 3 is at least partially resiliently, in particular as a resilient bendable wire or strip formed. Preferred embodiments of such a functional element 3 are in the DE 10 2008 018 500.0 which is attributable to the Applicant and the content of which is the subject of this application.

In addition, the functional element 3 is mounted in a partial region, in particular end region, of the functional element 3 by means of a bearing arrangement 3a, in such a way that the functional element 3 relative to an above reference plane R in height or laterally alone on the bearing assembly 3a and accordingly laterally or in the height is adjustable only by resilient bending of the functional element 3. In this connection, it should be pointed out in particular that all the above statements made regarding possible embodiments of a bearing arrangement 3a apply equally.

A preferred embodiment of the further teaching consists in a wire-shaped functional element 3, which is angled at one end, wherein the angled end in a aligned perpendicular to a flat side of the motor vehicle lock hole in the lock housing o. The like. Is plugged. This hole here forms the bearing assembly 3a and allows lateral pivoting of the functional element 3. The adjustment in height can now accomplish by a resilient bending of the functional element 3.

For example, it may be provided as explained above, that the height adjustment of the functional element 3 is connected to a corresponding setting of a functional state of the lock mechanism 2 and, in particular, that a lifting of the pawl 1 is accompanied by a lateral adjustment of the functional element 3.

Claims (15)

1. Motor vehicle lock having the locking elements lock catch and pawl (1) and having a lock mechanism (2), it being possible for the lock mechanism (2) to be moved into different functional states such as "unblocked", "locked", "anti-theft locked" or "child-safety locked" and with said lock mechanism (2), for this purpose, having at least one functional element (3) which can be adjusted into corresponding functional positions,
   characterized
   in that the functional element (3) is mounted in a subregion, in particular an end region, of the functional element (3) by means of a bearing arrangement (3a) such that the functional element (3) can be adjusted both in the lateral direction and in the vertical direction, in each case substantially perpendicular to its longitudinal extent, in relation to a reference plane (R) in any case.
2. Motor vehicle lock according to Claim 1, characterized in that the vertical adjustment and/or the lateral adjustment of the functional element (3) are/is attributed to a pivoting movement of the functional element (3), preferably in that the geometric pivot axis (3b, 3c) or the geometric pivot axes (3b, 3c) runs/run in an end region of the functional element (3).
3. Motor vehicle lock according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the bearing arrangement (3a) has two bearing elements which engage with one another in a bearing manner, preferably in that the bearing arrangement (3a) is at least partly, preferably completely, designed in the manner of a sliding bearing.
4. Motor vehicle lock according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bearing arrangement (3a) of the functional element (3) preferably has a pivot bearing for the vertical adjustment and/or a pivot bearing for the lateral adjustment in an end region of the functional element (3), preferably in that the two pivot bearings are arranged in the manner of a cardan joint.
5. Motor vehicle lock according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bearing arrangement (3a) of the functional element (3) comprises a ball socket (3d) and a ball (3e) which engages with the ball socket (3d), preferably in that the ball (3e) is arranged at one end of the functional element (3).
6. Motor vehicle lock according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bearing arrangement (3a) is not a constituent part of the functional element (3), and/or in that the bearing function of the bearing arrangement (3a) is not attributed to a resilience of the functional element (3).
7. Motor vehicle lock according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the functional element (3) has an elongate shape and is designed in an inflexible, preferably non-resilient, further preferably rigid, manner.
8. Motor vehicle lock according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lock mechanism (2) has a pivotable external operating lever (4) and possibly a pivotable internal operating lever (5), in that the lock mechanism (2) can be moved into the corresponding functional states, preferably into the "unlocked" and "locked" functional states, further preferably into the "anti-theft locked" functional state, further preferably into the "child-safety locked" functional state, by means of a vertical adjustment of the at least one functional element (3).
9. Motor vehicle lock according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the functional element (3) for realising functional states of the lock mechanism (2) provides a switchable coupling between adjustment elements of the lock mechanism (2), in particular between the pawl (1) on one hand and the external operating lever (4) and/or the internal operating lever (5) on the other, preferably in that the functional element (3) is or can be moved directly or indirectly into engagement with the adjustment elements (1, 4, 5) and couples the adjustment elements (1, 4, 5) in a first functional position or vertical position, and is disengaged from at least one adjustment element and decouples the adjustment elements in a second functional position or vertical position, preferably with the force which can be transmitted via the, in particular rod-like, functional element (3) for coupling the adjustment elements (1, 4, 5) acting perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the functional element (3).
10. Motor vehicle lock according to claim 8 and possibly according to Claim 9, characterized in that, given a corresponding functional state, operation of the external operating lever (4) and/or of the internal operating lever (5), which may be present, by the coupling action of the functional element (3) causes the pawl (1) to be lifted, preferably in that lifting of the pawl (1) is accompanied by a lateral adjustment of the functional element (3).
11. Motor vehicle lock according to Claim 8 and possibly according to one of Claims 9 and 10, characterized in that the functional element (3) is oriented substantially radially in respect of one of the pivot axes of the external operating lever (4), of the internal operating lever (5) which may be present and of the pawl (1), it preferably being possible for the external operating lever (4), the internal operating lever (5) which may be present and the pawl (1) to pivot about the same pivot axis.
12. Motor vehicle lock according to Claim 8 and possibly according to one of Claims 9 to 11, characterized in that the pawl (1) or a lever which is coupled to the pawl (1) has a pawl driver contour (6), preferably in that the external operating lever (4) or a lever which is coupled to the external operating lever (4) has an external operating driver contour (7), in that, when the functional element (3) is in the "unlocked" functional position, the external operating lever (4) is coupled to the pawl (1) by means of the external operating driver contour (7), the functional element (3) and the pawl driver contour (6), preferably in that, in the "locked" functional state, the functional element (3) is disengaged from the pawl driver contour (6) and/or from the external operating driver contour (7), and the external operating lever (4) is decoupled from the pawl (1).
13. Motor vehicle lock according to Claim 12, characterized in that the internal operating lever (5) or a lever which is coupled to the internal operating lever (5) has an internal operating driver contour (8), in that, when the functional element (3) is in the "unlocked" functional position, the internal operating lever (5) is coupled by means of the internal operating driver contour (8), the functional element (3) and the pawl driver contour (6) to the pawl (1), preferably in that, in the "locked" functional state, the functional element (3) is disengaged from the pawl driver contour (6) and/or from the internal operating driver contour (8), and the internal operating lever (5) is decoupled from the pawl (1).
14. Motor vehicle lock having the locking elements lock catch and pawl (1) and having a lock mechanism (2), it being possible for the lock mechanism (2) to be moved into different functional states such as "unlocked", "locked", "anti-theft locked" or "child-safety locked" and with said lock mechanism (2), for this purpose, having at least one functional element (3) which can be adjusted into corresponding functional positions,
    characterized
    in that the functional element (3) is in the form of a resilient flexible wire or strip at least in portions, and in that the functional element (3) is mounted in a subregion, in particular end region, of the functional element (3) by means of a bearing arrangement (3a), and in that the functional element (3) can be adjusted, in relation to a reference plane (R), in the vertical direction or in the lateral direction solely by means of the bearing arrangement (3a) and accordingly in the lateral direction or in the vertical direction solely by resilient bending of the functional element (3).
15. Motor vehicle lock according to Claim 14, characterized by the features of the characterizing part of one or more of Claims 1 to 13.

Images