Motor vehicle lock, locking mechanism and motor vehicle

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a motor vehicle lock, comprising: a locking device having a locking device sensor that generates an indication signal at least based on the position state of the locking device; a first motor drive mechanism that unlocks the locking device at least based on the power provided by a first motor; a second motor drive mechanism that is at least used to drive the locking device from a second locking position to a first locking position, and the second motor drive mechanism performs a driving action at least based on the indication signal of the locking device sensor; and an ice-breaking device that drives a locking tongue or a locking buckle of the locking device through the second motor drive mechanism, so that the locking device unlocked by the first motor drive mechanism can be fully unlocked, and the second drive mechanism drives the ice-breaking device through a flexible part. The present disclosure also provides a locking mechanism and a motor vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of vehicle locks, and particularly to a vehicle lock, a locking mechanism and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Generally, the vehicle locks for covers or doors in the prior art are generally designed with only one locking tongue and one pawl, and the reliability of their locking is challenged.

[0003] Meanwhile, when a relatively large sealing force is applied to the cover or door, the unlocking force of the existing vehicle lock is also large, resulting in a great operating force for the user.

[0004] When the vehicle lock of a vehicle is not fully unlocked, there is a great resistance to opening the door of the vehicle. At this time, external force is needed to open it, which wastes manpower and material resources and affects the closing efficiency of the vehicle. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to solve at least one of the above technical problems, the present disclosure provides a vehicle lock, a locking mechanism and a vehicle.

[0006] The vehicle lock and the vehicle of the present disclosure are realized by the following technical solutions.

[0007] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a vehicle lock, comprising:

[0008] A locking device, the locking device at least includes a locking tongue, a first pawl and a locking rod. The locking tongue has a first locking position and a second locking position. The first pawl can engage with the first locking position of the locking tongue. When the first pawl engages with the first locking position of the locking tongue, the locking rod can lock the first pawl at the first locking position. The locking device also has a position sensor, and the position sensor of the locking device generates an indication signal at least based on the component position state of the locking device;

[0009] A first motor driving mechanism, the first motor driving mechanism at least includes a first motor. The first motor driving mechanism unlocks the locking device by driving an operating rod; and,

[0010] A second motor driving mechanism, the second motor driving mechanism at least includes a second motor. The second motor driving mechanism is at least used to drive the locking device from the second locking position to the first locking position. The second motor driving mechanism performs a driving action at least based on the indication signal of the position sensor of the locking device;

[0011] The vehicle lock further includes:

[0012] Ice-breaking device, the ice-breaking device drives the locking tongue of the locking device through the second motor driving mechanism, so that the locking tongue of the locking device after being unlocked by the first motor driving mechanism can move from the first locking position to the second locking position.

[0013] Motor vehicle lock according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second motor driving mechanism drives the ice-breaking device through a flexible part.

[0014] Motor vehicle lock according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, further comprising a child safety device, the child safety device can activate or deactivate the first motor of the first motor driving mechanism based on the switching position of the child safety device.

[0015] Motor vehicle lock according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the child safety device is not enabled, the first motor driving mechanism can unlock the locking device.

[0016] Motor vehicle lock according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the child safety device has a child safety sensor and a child safety element. When the child safety element is switched from the first position to the second position, the child safety device is enabled, and the child safety sensor generates an indication signal based on the position state of the child safety element.

[0017] Motor vehicle lock according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the locking device further comprises a second pawl, the second pawl can lock the locking tongue in the second locking position, and the first pawl and the second pawl have different rotation centers.

[0018] Motor vehicle lock according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the locking tongue comprises a first locking surface and a second locking surface, the first pawl locks the locking tongue in the first locking position through the first locking surface, and the second pawl locks the locking tongue in the second locking position through the second locking surface.

[0019] Motor vehicle lock according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first pawl comprises a first engaging surface, the first pawl meshes with the first locking surface through the first engaging surface to lock the locking tongue in the first locking position; the second pawl comprises a second engaging surface, the second pawl meshes with the second locking surface through the second engaging surface to lock the locking tongue in the second locking position.

[0020] Motor vehicle lock according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the ice-breaking state of the locking device is that the engaging surface of the pawl is completely disengaged from the locking surface of the locking tongue but the locking tongue is in a blocked state.

[0021] A motor vehicle lock according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the ice-breaking device includes an ice-breaking pull rod and a rotating shaft, the ice-breaking pull rod includes a first pushing surface, the locking tongue includes a first contact surface, the ice-breaking pull rod rotates around the rotating shaft, and the first pushing surface can push the first contact surface to move the locking tongue from the first locking position to the second locking position.

[0022] A motor vehicle lock according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the locking device further includes an attracting drive pull rod and an attracting pull rod, the attracting drive pull rod and the attracting pull rod are connected to the same connecting shaft, so that when the attracting drive pull rod moves, it drives the attracting pull rod to move.

[0023] A motor vehicle lock according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the attracting pull rod includes a second pushing surface, the locking tongue includes a second contact surface, when the attracting drive pull rod rotates around the connecting shaft, the attracting drive pull rod drives the attracting pull rod to act, and the second pushing surface can push the second contact surface until the first locking surface meshes with the first engaging surface.

[0024] A motor vehicle lock according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the locking device can cooperate with a lock catch, when the locking device is in the first locking position, the locking tongue fixes the lock catch.

[0025] A motor vehicle lock according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, further includes a substrate, and both the locking device and the ice-breaking device are arranged on the substrate.

[0026] A motor vehicle lock according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the substrate further includes a fish mouth portion, when the locking device is in the first locking position, the fish mouth portion is used to accommodate the lock catch to achieve the fully locked state of the locking device.

[0027] A motor vehicle lock according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the substrate further includes a buffer portion, and the buffer portion is at least used to buffer the first pawl, the second pawl and the lock catch.

[0028] A motor vehicle lock according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the substrate is formed into a waterproof structure to prevent liquid from entering the motor vehicle lock based on the waterproof structure.

[0029] A motor vehicle lock according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least part of the motor vehicle lock is made of a metal material.

[0030] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a motor vehicle lock, including:

[0031] Locking device, the locking device at least includes a locking tongue, a first pawl and a locking rod. The locking tongue has a first locking position and a second locking position. The first pawl can engage with the first locking position of the locking tongue. When the first pawl engages with the first locking position of the locking tongue, the locking rod can lock the first pawl at the first locking position. The locking device also has a position sensor, and the position sensor of the locking device generates an indication signal at least based on the component position state of the locking device.

[0032] First motor drive mechanism, the first motor drive mechanism at least includes a first motor. The first motor drive mechanism unlocks the locking device by driving an operating rod. And,

[0033] Second motor drive mechanism, the second motor drive mechanism at least includes a second motor. The second motor drive mechanism is at least used to drive the locking device from the second locking position to the first locking position. The second motor drive mechanism performs a driving action at least based on the indication signal of the position sensor of the locking device.

[0034] The vehicle lock further includes:

[0035] Ice-breaking device, the ice-breaking device directly drives a lock catch through the second motor drive mechanism, and drives the locking tongue through the lock catch, so that the locking tongue of the locking device unlocked by the first motor drive mechanism can move from the first locking position towards the second locking position.

[0036] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a locking mechanism is provided, including:

[0037] Locking device, the locking device at least includes a locking tongue, a first pawl, a locking rod and a second pawl. The locking tongue has a first locking position and a second locking position. The first pawl can engage with the first locking position of the locking tongue. The second pawl can engage with the second locking position of the locking tongue. When the first pawl engages with the first locking position of the locking tongue, the locking rod can lock the first pawl at the first locking position. The first pawl and the second pawl have different rotation axes. The locking device also has a position sensor, and the position sensor generates an indication signal at least based on the component position state of the locking device. And,

[0038] Motor unlocking mechanism, the motor unlocking mechanism at least includes a motor. The motor drives the second pawl and / or an operating rod after being decelerated by a worm and worm gear mechanism, so that the second pawl and / or the operating rod cooperate with the locking rod and the first pawl simultaneously or sequentially during their movement, so that the first pawl disengages from the first locking position.

[0039] According to the locking mechanism of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the locking device further includes a limit block. The limit block and the locking rod cooperate to lock the first pawl at the first locking position of the lock tongue. Preferably, when locking the first pawl, the locking rod is located between the first pawl and the limit block. When unlocking, the locking rod is driven by an operating rod or the second pawl to slide and / or rotate out from between the first pawl and the limit block, so that the first pawl can disengage from the first locking position. Furthermore, the locking rod moves together with the operating rod or the second pawl to push the first pawl out of the first locking position. Preferably, a bushing or bearing structure is designed on the operating rod, the limit block, the locking rod and / or the first pawl to reduce the friction when the locking rod disengages from between the limit block and the first pawl.

[0040] According to the locking mechanism of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the indication signal generated by the position sensor includes a lock tongue signal and a pawl signal. The lock tongue signal is used to indicate the second locking position of the lock tongue, and the pawl signal is used to indicate the first locking position of the lock tongue.

[0041] According to the locking mechanism of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the motor unlocking mechanism realizes electric unlocking and electric arming / disarming through the motor.

[0042] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a motor vehicle is provided, including a hood and / or a door, and the hood and / or the door are provided with the vehicle lock according to any one of the above. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0043] The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and are used together with the description to explain the principles of the present disclosure. These drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and are included in this specification and form a part of this specification.

[0044] Figure 1 is a structural schematic block diagram of a vehicle lock according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] Figure 2 is one of the partial structural schematic diagrams of a vehicle lock according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] Figure 3 is the second of the partial structural schematic diagrams of a vehicle lock according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0047] Figure 4 is the third of the partial structural schematic diagrams of a vehicle lock according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0048] Figure 5It is the fourth partial structural schematic diagram of a motor vehicle lock according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] Figure 6 It is the fifth partial structural schematic diagram of a motor vehicle lock according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0050] Figure 7 It is the sixth partial structural schematic diagram of a motor vehicle lock according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0051] Figure 8 It is the seventh partial structural schematic diagram of a motor vehicle lock according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0052] Figure 9 It is the structural schematic diagram of another perspective of the sixth partial structural schematic diagram of a motor vehicle lock according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0053] Figure 10 It is the structural schematic diagram of the latch of a motor vehicle lock according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0054] Figure 11 It is the eighth partial structural schematic diagram of a motor vehicle lock according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0055] Figure 12 It is the structural schematic diagram of another perspective of the eighth partial structural schematic diagram of a motor vehicle lock according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0056] Figure 13 It is the ninth partial structural schematic diagram of a motor vehicle lock according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0057] Figure 14 It is the tenth partial structural schematic diagram of a motor vehicle lock according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0058] Figure 15 It is the structural schematic diagram of the locking rod of the locking device of a motor vehicle lock according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0059] Figure 16 It is the partial structural schematic diagram of the locking device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure (including the first pawl, the second pawl, the lock tongue, the limit block, the locking rod, and the elastic part).

[0060] Figure 17 It is the partial structural schematic diagram of the ice-breaking device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure (including the first ice-breaking pull rod and the second ice-breaking pull rod). Detailed implementation manners

[0061] The present disclosure will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It can be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the relevant content and do not limit the present disclosure. Additionally, it should be noted that for ease of description, only parts related to the present disclosure are shown in the drawings.

[0062] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in the present disclosure and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. The technical solutions of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings and in conjunction with the embodiments.

[0063] Unless otherwise specified, the exemplary embodiments / Examples shown are to be understood as providing exemplary features of various details of some ways in which the technical concept of the present disclosure can be implemented in practice. Therefore, unless otherwise specified, without departing from the technical concept of the present disclosure, the features of various embodiments / Examples can be additionally combined, separated, interchanged, and / or rearranged.

[0064] In the drawings, cross-hatching and / or shading are generally used to make the boundaries between adjacent components clear. Thus, unless stated otherwise, the presence or absence of cross-hatching or shading does not convey or imply any preference or requirement for the specific material, material properties, dimensions, proportions, commonality between the components shown, and / or any other characteristics, attributes, properties, etc. of the components. Additionally, in the drawings, for clarity and / or descriptive purposes, the dimensions and relative dimensions of components may be exaggerated. When the exemplary embodiments can be implemented differently, the specific process sequences may be performed in an order different from that described. For example, two consecutively described processes may be performed substantially simultaneously or in an order opposite to that described. Further, the same reference numerals denote the same components.

[0065] When a component is referred to as being "on" or "above" another component, "connected to" or "coupled to" another component, the component can be directly on the other component, directly connected to or directly coupled to the other component, or there may be an intermediate component. However, when the component is referred to as being "directly on" another component, "directly connected to" or "directly coupled to" another component, there is no intermediate component. For this reason, the term "connected" can refer to a physical connection, an electrical connection, etc., and may or may not have an intermediate component.

[0066] For descriptive purposes, the present disclosure may use spatial relative terms such as "under", "below", "beneath", "lower", "above", "upper", "on", "higher", and "side (e.g., as in "sidewall")" to describe the relationship of one component to another (other) component as shown in the figures. In addition to the orientation depicted in the figures, the spatial relative terms are also intended to encompass different orientations of the device during use, operation, and / or manufacture. For example, if the device in the figures is flipped, a component described as "under" or "beneath" another component or feature will then be positioned "above" the other component or feature. Thus, the exemplary term "under" can encompass both "above" and "below" orientations. Further, the device may be otherwise positioned (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations), and accordingly, the spatial relative descriptors used herein are to be interpreted accordingly.

[0067] The terms used herein are for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and are not intended to be limiting. As used herein, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" are also intended to include the plural forms. Additionally, when the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising" and their variations are used in this specification, it is stated that the stated features, integers, steps, operations, components, assemblies, and / or groups thereof are present, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, components, assemblies, and / or groups thereof. It should also be noted that, as used herein, the terms "substantially", "about", and other similar terms are used as approximate terms and not as terms of degree, and thus are used to account for the inherent deviations of measured, calculated, and / or provided values that would be recognized by a person of ordinary skill in the art.

[0068] First, refer to Figures 1 to 15 to describe in detail the structure of the vehicle lock 1000 of the present disclosure.

[0069] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a vehicle lock. Refer to Figure 1 , the vehicle lock 1000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes:

[0070] A locking device having a locking device sensor that generates an indication signal based at least on the position state of the locking device;

[0071] A first drive mechanism that unlocks the locking device based at least on the power provided by a first motor;

[0072] A child safety device that, when enabled, prevents the first drive mechanism from being used to unlock the locking device;

[0073] A second driving mechanism, which is at least used to drive the locking device from a second locking position to a first locking position. The second driving mechanism performs a driving action at least based on an indication signal of a locking device sensor, and performs a driving action based on the power provided by a second motor, and the power provided by the second motor is the power increased through a worm and worm gear mechanism; and,

[0074] An ice-breaking device, which drives the locking tongue of the locking device, so that the locking device unlocked by the first driving mechanism can be completely unlocked, and the second driving mechanism drives the ice-breaking device through a flexible part.

[0075] In particular, the ice-breaking device of the vehicle lock according to the present disclosure can be used to completely unlock the locking device that has been unlocked by the first driving mechanism and is in a resistance state.

[0076] Wherein, the above-mentioned resistance state can be caused by low temperature of the locking device.

[0077] Wherein, those skilled in the art should understand that the first driving mechanism and the second driving mechanism can both include one or more driving rods and other components, and the present disclosure does not particularly limit the mechanical structures of the first driving mechanism and the second driving mechanism.

[0078] Wherein, the first motor can generate an indication signal based on the activation of the child safety device, and does not provide power to the first driving mechanism, so that the first driving mechanism cannot be used to unlock the locking device.

[0079] Preferably, when the child device is not activated, the first driving mechanism can be used to unlock the locking device.

[0080] Preferably, the child safety device has a child safety sensor and a child safety element. When the child safety element is switched from a first position to a second position, the child safety device is activated, and the child safety sensor generates an indication signal based on the position state of the child safety element.

[0081] Preferably, referring to Figure 1 , the vehicle lock 1000 further includes a release mechanism, which is used to release the child safety device so that the child safety device is released from the activated state. When the child safety element is switched from the first position to the second position, the child safety device is activated. Based on the release mechanism, the child safety device is released, that is, reset from the second position to the first position. The release mechanism can include a release button. For those skilled in the art, other changes or deformations can be made on the basis of the above disclosure, and these changes or deformations are still within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0082] Preferably, referring to Figure 13, the locking device further includes a locking tongue 300, a first pawl 200, and a second pawl 900. The first pawl 200 can lock the locking tongue 300 at a first locking position, and the second pawl 900 can lock the locking tongue 300 at a second locking position. The first pawl 200 and the second pawl 900 have different rotation centers.

[0083] Preferably, the first locking surface 301 and the second locking surface 304 are not in the same plane.

[0084] Preferably, the plane where the first locking surface 301 is located is parallel or substantially parallel to the plane where the second locking surface 304 is located.

[0085] For the motor vehicle lock 1000 of each of the above embodiments, preferably, with reference to Figures 1 to 15 , the first pawl 200 includes a first engaging surface 201. The first pawl 200 engages with the first locking surface 301 through the first engaging surface 201 to lock the locking tongue 300 at the first locking position; the second pawl 900 includes a second engaging surface 902. The second pawl 900 engages with the second locking surface 304 through the second engaging surface 902 to lock the locking tongue 300 at the second locking position.

[0086] Figure 13 The overall shape of the first pawl 200 in [[ ]] is only the preferred shape of the first pawl 200 of the present disclosure. Based on a full understanding of the technical solution of the present disclosure, any adjustment made to the shape of the first pawl 200 by those skilled in the art falls within the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0087] For the motor vehicle lock 1000 of each of the above embodiments, preferably, with reference to Figures 2 to 7 , the first engaging surface 201 is a convex surface, and the center of the first engaging surface 201 does not coincide with the rotation center of the first pawl 200, so that when the first engaging surface 201 is subjected to pressure, a torque is generated that causes the first pawl 200 to rotate in the direction of unlocking the locking tongue 300.

[0088] With reference to Figure 13 , for the motor vehicle lock 1000 of each of the above embodiments, preferably, the center of the first engaging surface 201 is located at an outer position of the rotation center of the first pawl 200, and the outer position is not in the position area between the rotation center of the locking tongue 300 and the rotation center of the first pawl 200.

[0089] By setting the shape of the first engaging surface 201 in this embodiment to set the position of the center of the first engaging surface 201, the center of the first engaging surface 201 is offset to the outside of the first pawl 200, reducing the unlocking force.

[0090] Refer to Figure Figure 13 and Figure 15, Preferably, for the locking device of the motor vehicle lock 1000 in each of the above embodiments, the locking device further includes a locking rod 100, and the rotational movement of the second pawl 900 can be partially transmitted to the first pawl 200 through the locking rod 100, so that the first pawl 200 unlocks the locking tongue 300 from the first locking position.

[0091] Preferably, for the locking device in each of the above embodiments, the locking device further includes a first elastic part 903. The first elastic part 903 applies an elastic force to the locking rod 100 so that the locking rod 100 drives the first pawl 200 to the first locking position.

[0092] Preferably, for the motor vehicle lock 1000 in each of the above embodiments, preferably, the first pawl 200 locks the locking tongue 300 in the first locking position based on the first driving movement of the locking rod 100, and the first pawl 200 releases the locking tongue 300 from the first locking position based on the second driving movement of the locking rod 100.

[0093] Preferably, for the motor vehicle lock 1000 in each of the above embodiments, refer to Figures 2 to 15 , the first pawl 200 further includes a first limiting surface. The locking rod 100 applies a first driving movement to the first limiting surface, so that the first engaging surface 201 of the first pawl 200 engages with the first locking surface 301 of the locking tongue 300, and the locking tongue 300 is held in the first locking position.

[0094] For the motor vehicle lock 1000 in each of the above embodiments, refer to Figures 2 to 15 , the first pawl 200 further includes a first driving surface. The locking rod 100 applies a second driving movement to the first driving surface, so that the first engaging surface 201 of the first pawl 200 disengages from the first locking surface 301 of the locking tongue 300, and the locking tongue 300 is released from the first locking position.

[0095] According to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, the locking device of the motor vehicle lock 1000 further includes a locking rod 100, and the rotational movement of the second pawl can be partially transmitted to the first pawl through the locking rod 100, so that the first pawl unlocks the locking tongue 300 from the first locking position.

[0096] According to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, refer to Figure 16 , the locking device of the motor vehicle lock 1000 further includes a limiting block. When the first pawl 200 locks the locking tongue 300 in the first locking position based on the first driving movement of the locking rod 100, the limiting block limits the locking rod 100 and restricts the locking rod 100 to the first limiting position, so that the locking rod 100 maintains the engagement between the first engaging surface 201 of the first pawl and the first locking surface 301 of the locking tongue 300.

[0097] Preferably, when the first pawl 200 releases the locking tongue 300 from the first locking position based on the second driving action of the locking rod 100, the locking rod 100 disengages from the first limiting position.

[0098] For the vehicle lock 1000 according to the preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, when the locking rod 100 is restricted by the limiting block at the first limiting position, the first elastic part 903 applies an elastic force to the locking rod 100 to hold the locking rod 100 at the first limiting position.

[0099] The first elastic part 903 can be a spring. Preferably, the spring has elastic arms (claws), and the spring applies an elastic force to the locking rod 100 through the elastic arms.

[0100] For the vehicle locks of the above respective embodiments, preferably, the second pawl 900 includes a slot part 901, and the locking rod 100 includes a driven part which is arranged within the slot part 901 so that the locking rod 100 can follow the movement of the second pawl.

[0101] For the vehicle lock 1000 of this embodiment, by providing the slot part 901 on the second pawl 900, the second pawl 900 can drive the locking rod 100 to move.

[0102] Preferably, the driven part of the locking rod 100 is clamped within the slot part 901 and can slide / move within the slot holes of the slot part 901.

[0103] For the vehicle locks 1000 of the above respective embodiments, preferably, the second pawl 900 includes a second driving surface for receiving the driving action of an external driving mechanism.

[0104] For the vehicle locks of the above respective embodiments, preferably, the driven part of the locking rod 100 includes a cylindrical part and a limiting part. The cylindrical part is inserted and arranged within the slot part 901, and the limiting part restricts the cylindrical part within the slot part 901 to prevent the driven part from disengaging from the slot part 901.

[0105] Figure 15 The structure of the locking rod 100 shown in the figure is only the structure of the locking rod 100 in the preferred embodiment of the present disclosure. Any adjustments made by those skilled in the art to the structure of the locking rod 100 on the basis of fully understanding the technical solution of the present disclosure fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0106] According to the preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, the locking rod 100 includes a locking rod engagement surface 101 and a locking rod limiting surface 102. The locking rod 100 applies a first driving action to the first limiting surface of the first pawl 200 through the locking rod engagement surface 101, and the limiting block limits the locking rod 100 through the locking rod limiting surface 102.

[0107] For the motor vehicle lock 1000 of each of the above-described embodiments, preferably, the locking rod 100 includes a locking rod driving portion, and the locking rod 100 applies a second driving action to the first driving surface of the first pawl 200 through the locking rod driving portion.

[0108] According to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, the locking rod driving portion has a cylindrical shape.

[0109] Preferably, the locking rod driving portion is coaxial or substantially coaxial with the cylindrical portion.

[0110] Figure 15 and Figure 16 The structural shape of the locking rod 100 according to yet another preferred embodiment of the present disclosure and the structural shapes of the first pawl 200 and the second pawl 900 according to yet another embodiment are shown, and the locking rod 100 is reset by the second elastic portion 650.

[0111] For the motor vehicle lock 1000 of each of the above-described embodiments, the second driving action described above disengages the first pawl 200 from the first locking position (i.e., disengages from the first limiting position).

[0112] For the motor vehicle lock 1000 of each of the above-described embodiments, preferably, the limiting block includes a limiting mating surface, and the limiting block restricts the locking rod 100 through the limiting mating surface to restrict the locking rod 100 to the first limiting position.

[0113] Preferably, for the motor vehicle lock of each of the above-described embodiments, the locking device further includes a suction drive pull rod 700 and a suction pull rod 600. The suction drive pull rod 700 and the suction pull rod 600 are connected to the same connecting shaft 640 so that when the suction drive pull rod 700 moves, it drives the suction pull rod 600 to move.

[0114] Preferably, the suction pull rod 600 includes a second pushing surface 701, and the locking tongue 300 includes a second contact surface 303. When the suction drive pull rod 700 rotates around the connecting shaft, the suction drive pull rod 700 drives the suction pull rod 600 to act, and the second pushing surface 701 can push the second contact surface 303 until the first locking surface 301 meshes with the first engaging surface 201.

[0115] Preferably, for the motor vehicle lock 1000 of each of the above-described embodiments, the locking device further includes an ice-breaking device 400. The ice-breaking device 400 includes an ice-breaking pull rod and a rotating shaft. The ice-breaking pull rod includes a first pushing surface 401, and the locking tongue 300 includes a first contact surface 302. The ice-breaking pull rod rotates around the rotating shaft, and the first pushing surface 401 can push the first contact surface 302 until the locking tongue 300 moves to the fully unlocked state.

[0116] Preferably, for the vehicle lock 1000 of each of the above embodiments, it further includes a substrate 1100, and the locking device and the ice-breaking device 400 are both provided on the substrate 1100.

[0117] Preferably, the substrate 1100 further includes a fish mouth portion 500. When the locking device is in the first locking position, the fish mouth portion 500 is used to accommodate the lock catch 420 to achieve the fully locked state of the locking device.

[0118] Preferably, the substrate 1100 further includes a buffer portion, and the buffer portion is at least used to buffer the first pawl 200, the second pawl 900, and the lock catch 420.

[0119] Preferably, the substrate 1100 is formed into a waterproof structure. For example, the substrate 1100 is in the form of a waterproof cavity. It should be noted that only a partial structure of the substrate 1100 is shown in the figure, and based on the waterproof structure to prevent liquid from entering the vehicle lock 1000.

[0120] Preferably, the vehicle lock 1000 is at least partially made of a metal material.

[0121] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, there is also provided a vehicle, including a hood and / or a door, and the hood and / or the door are provided with the above vehicle lock 1000.

[0122] The following refers to Figure 16 to describe in detail the unlocking process of the locking device of the vehicle lock 1000 of the present disclosure.

[0123] Initially, the second pawl 900 is locked by the first pawl 200 in the main locking position (the first locking position). When the second driving surface of the second pawl 900 is toggled by an unlocking mechanism (not shown), the second pawl drives the locking rod 100 to rotate counterclockwise, so that the locking rod 100 disengages from the limit block 750. Subsequently, the second pawl 900 continues to drive the locking rod to rotate clockwise, and the driving portion (which can be in the form of a driving surface) pushes the first pawl to rotate clockwise through the first driving surface, so that the first pawl disengages from the first locking surface 301, thereby unlocking the second pawl 900. Subsequently, the second pawl 900 rotates clockwise to the fully open position. When the second driving surface of the second pawl 900 is released, the first pawl 200 and the second pawl 900 rest on the second pawl 900 under the action of the second elastic portion 650 (acting as a return spring), and the locking rod 100 rests on the limit block 750 under the action of the second elastic portion 650, thereby achieving the unlocking of the vehicle lock.

[0124] The following refers to Figure 16 to describe in detail the locking process of the vehicle lock of the present disclosure.

[0125] When the locking device is in the fully open state, the first pawl 200 and the second pawl 900 rest on the second pawl 900.

[0126] When the second pawl 900 is pushed to rotate to the sub-locking position (the second locking position) towards the locking position, the second pawl 900 rotates clockwise and enters the sub-locking position, realizing the locking of the vehicle lock 1000 at the sub-locking position. Subsequently, when the second pawl 900 continues to rotate to reach the main locking position (the first locking position), the first pawl 200 enters the main locking position and locks the second pawl 900 at the main locking position. At the same time, under the action of the locking rod spring (elastic part), the locking rod 100 is inserted between the first pawl 200 and the limit block 750 to limit the first pawl 200 at the main locking position, so as to improve the reliability of the vehicle lock.

[0127] The vehicle lock 1000 of the present disclosure, for example Figure 16 As shown, by designing the locking rod 100, the second elastic part 650 (locking rod spring) and the limit block 750 on the outer side of the first pawl 200, the reliability of the locking between the first pawl 200 and the second pawl 900 is improved. Through the connection between the second pawl 900 and the locking rod 100, the release of the first pawl 200 is realized and the unlocking force is reduced.

[0128] The ice-breaking device of another embodiment of the present disclosure is as Figure 17 shown, which includes a first ice-breaking pull rod 400 and a second ice-breaking pull rod 410. The first ice-breaking pull rod 400 pushes the second ice-breaking pull rod 410 to rotate, and the second ice-breaking pull rod pushes the lock catch 420 to move. The lock catch 420 pushes the lock tongue to move from the fully locked position to the pre-locking position, realizing the ice-breaking function.

[0129] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to terms such as "one embodiment / way", "some embodiments / ways", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment / way or example are included in at least one embodiment / way or example of this application. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment / way or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments / ways or examples. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments / ways or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments / ways or examples.

[0130] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of the present application, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0131] Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments are merely for clearly illustrating the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other changes or modifications can be made based on the above disclosure, and these changes or modifications are still within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A motor vehicle lock, characterized in that, it includes: A locking device, the locking device at least includes a locking tongue, a first pawl and a locking rod. The locking tongue has a first locking position and a second locking position. The first pawl can engage with the first locking position of the locking tongue. The locking rod can lock the first pawl at the first locking position when the first pawl engages with the first locking position of the locking tongue. The locking device also has a position sensor, and the position sensor of the locking device generates an indication signal at least based on the component position state of the locking device; A first motor drive mechanism, the first motor drive mechanism at least includes a first motor. The first motor drive mechanism unlocks the locking device by driving an operating rod; and A second motor drive mechanism, the second motor drive mechanism at least includes a second motor. The second motor drive mechanism is at least used to drive the locking device from the second locking position to the first locking position. The second motor drive mechanism performs a driving action at least based on the indication signal of the position sensor of the locking device; The motor vehicle lock further includes: An ice-breaking device, the ice-breaking device directly drives a lock catch through the second motor drive mechanism, and drives the locking tongue through the lock catch, so that the locking tongue of the locking device after being unlocked by the first motor drive mechanism can move from the first locking position towards the second locking position; The ice-breaking device includes a first ice-breaking pull rod and a second ice-breaking pull rod. The first ice-breaking pull rod pushes the second ice-breaking pull rod to rotate. The second ice-breaking pull rod pushes the lock catch to move. The lock catch pushes the locking tongue to move away from the first locking position towards the second locking position to realize the ice-breaking function.

2. The motor vehicle lock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second motor drive mechanism drives the ice-breaking device through a flexible part.

3. The motor vehicle lock according to claim 1, characterized in that, It further includes a child safety device. The child safety device can activate or deactivate the first motor of the first motor drive mechanism based on the switching position of the child safety device.

4. The motor vehicle lock according to claim 3, characterized in that, When the child safety device is not enabled, the first motor drive mechanism can unlock the locking device.

5. The motor vehicle lock according to claim 3, characterized in that, The child safety device has a child safety sensor and a child safety element. When the child safety element is switched from the first position to the second position, the child safety device is enabled. The child safety sensor generates an indication signal based on the position state of the child safety element.

6. The motor vehicle lock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking device further includes a second pawl. The second pawl can lock the locking tongue at the second locking position. The first pawl and the second pawl have different rotation centers.

7. The motor vehicle lock according to claim 6, characterized in that, The locking tongue includes a first locking surface and a second locking surface. The first pawl locks the locking tongue at a first locking position through the first locking surface, and the second pawl locks the locking tongue at a second locking position through the second locking surface.

8. A motor vehicle, characterized in that it includes a bonnet and / or a door, and the bonnet and / or the door are provided with the motor vehicle lock according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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