Pressing device for pressing a locking element of a motor vehicle into a gap position

Abstract

The invention relates to a pressing device for pressing a locking element (2) of a motor vehicle (3) into a gap position, wherein the pressing device (1) comprises a pressing unit (4), the pressing unit (4) comprising a pressing element (5) for pressing the locking element (2) into the gap position and a pressing drive (7) with a motor (8) having an output shaft (9), wherein the motor (8) generates motor movements to adjust the pressing element (5), and wherein the pressing unit (4) can be arranged externally from a motor vehicle lock (10) of the locking element (2). It is proposed that the pressing unit (4) has a connection (14) for a connecting element (15), in particular a Bowden cable, and that the motor (8) generates motor movements to adjust the connecting element (15).

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a pressing arrangement for pressing a locking element of a motor vehicle into a gap position according to the preamble of claim 1, a method for assembling a pressing arrangement according to claim 13, and a pressing unit for pressing a locking element of a motor vehicle into a gap position according to the preamble of claim 14.

[0002] The term "closing element" is to be understood broadly in this context. It includes, for example, a tailgate, trunk lid, hood, side door, cargo door, window, sunroof, or similar components of a motor vehicle. The following discussion focuses on the application of a motor vehicle side door. A locking element can be associated with a motor vehicle lock, which serves to hold the locking element in a closed position and secure it against opening. Motor vehicle locks are increasingly designed to offer convenience features while minimizing cost and installation space, particularly the ability to pull the locking element closed and push it open.

[0003] When pushed open, the locking element is moved into a gap position. This gap position is a position beyond the fully open position of the vehicle lock. The fully open position, in turn, is the position reached when the vehicle lock is opened, specifically when the locking pawl is disengaged. Due to the pressure of the door seal and any spring tension in the latch, the locking element is pushed open slightly by disengaging the locking pawl, and the vehicle lock reaches the fully open position. However, especially with modern handleless side doors, the user should be able to open the side door by reaching into the gap between the vehicle body and the side door. For comfortable access, the gap in the fully open position is insufficient. Therefore, a push-open mechanism is provided that pushes the side door, or more generally the locking element, open further.To press the locking element into the gap position, the pressing arrangement has a pressing element and a motor with an output shaft for adjusting the pressing element.

[0004] When the latch is pulled shut, the lock latch is automatically pulled, typically from a semi-closed position to a fully closed position, meaning it is moved in its closing direction. This eliminates the need for the user to fully close the lock; instead, it can be moved into the semi-closed position with minimal effort. Even when combined with a motorized lock, a pull-shut mechanism can be advantageous, as the drive mechanism then doesn't have to exert the force required to force the lock against the door seal into the fully closed position. Drive mechanisms for locks are generally not designed for such a combination of short travel and high torque.

[0005] It is known to provide a push-on mechanism separately from a vehicle lock, or to equip a vehicle lock with both a push-on and a pull-off mechanism. Both pushing and pulling require high forces compared to, for example, the motorized lifting of a pawl.

[0006] The challenge lies in accommodating the flexibility of the arrangement of the components that are functionally related to the vehicle lock within the small installation space of a locking element and implementing various functions as cost-effectively as possible.

[0007] The invention is based on the problem of designing and further developing known pressure-applying arrangements in such a way that further optimization is achieved with regard to the aforementioned challenge.

[0008] The above problem is solved by the features of the characterizing part of claim 1.

[0009] The fundamental consideration is that an external push-to-open mechanism can be positioned more freely than one integrated into or permanently attached to the vehicle lock, and can also be used for closing or other functions. Thus, a push-to-open element of the mechanism can be freely positioned without losing the cost advantages of combining push-to-open and closing functions. The push-to-open mechanism is equipped with a connection for a linkage element that allows motor movements to be transmitted externally.

[0010] Specifically, it is proposed that the push-on arrangement has a connection for a connecting element, in particular a Bowden cable, and that the motor generates motor movements to adjust the connecting element.

[0011] Claim 2 relates to the particularly preferred use of the connection for adjusting a functional component of the motor vehicle lock, in particular the lock latch for closing the motor vehicle lock.

[0012] In an embodiment according to claim 3, the two functions of the push-on arrangement are assigned to different motor directions, which allows them to be implemented separately in a simple manner.

[0013] According to claim 4, a separate drive train is provided for each of the two functions. The possibility of designing these drive trains completely separately is particularly interesting. Behind the output shaft, the drive trains can be designed in such a way that no power-transmitting elements are used for multiple purposes. This ensures that even if one function fails, the other function remains usable. Such a failure could occur due to the tearing of a flexible element, jamming, or other blockage of a rigid element, and the like.

[0014] In an embodiment according to claim 5, it can be provided that all rigid components of the drive trains, insofar as they contain rigid components at all, are decoupled from one another. If any rigid component of one drive train is blocked, the other drive train can still be used.

[0015] Claim 6 relates to an analogous embodiment for possible flexible components. The drive trains can therefore be decoupled in such a way that a blockage in the direction of tension or a tearing of a flexible element, if any, does not affect the other drive train.

[0016] According to claim 7, a flexible traction element, in particular one per drive train, can be provided. Flexible traction elements allow for a more flexible and cost-effective design of the push-fit arrangement. For example, flexible traction elements can be used around multiple corners. Furthermore, flexible traction elements tolerate manufacturing tolerances better than, for example, a gear drive, thus enabling more cost-effective production. Claim 8 specifies preferred embodiments of the flexible traction elements. According to claim 9, the flexible traction elements can be wound and unwound, in particular onto the same shaft. The preferred embodiments with flexible traction elements make decoupling the drive trains particularly easy to implement. Especially when the flexible traction elements follow directly onto the output shaft, virtually no failure of one drive train is conceivable that would affect the other drive train.When one drive train is used, the flexible traction element of the other drive train preferentially only unwinds. This unwinding is almost always possible. Any faults behind the flexible traction element or blockages in the direction of pull are then irrelevant.

[0017] Claim 10 relates to preferred connections of the first flexible tension member to the pressing element and preferred routings of the flexible tension members. Claim 11 relates to preferred connections between the second flexible tension member and the connecting element.

[0018] In an embodiment according to claim 12, the pressing unit and / or the motor vehicle lock as such form manageable building units that are provided separately from one another.

[0019] According to a further teaching according to claim 13, which has independent significance, a method for assembling a proposed push-on arrangement is claimed, wherein the push-on unit is mounted on the locking element in one assembly step, wherein the motor vehicle lock is mounted on the locking element in a separate assembly step, and wherein the connecting element is connected to the motor vehicle lock and / or the push-on unit, preferably after assembly.

[0020] Reference may be made to all explanations regarding the proposed imprinting arrangement.

[0021] According to a further teaching according to claim 14, which also has independent significance, a pressing unit for pressing a locking element of a motor vehicle into a split position is claimed.

[0022] It is essential that the pressing unit has a connection for a connecting element, in particular a Bowden cable, and that the motor generates motor movements to adjust the connecting element.

[0023] Reference may be made to all statements regarding the proposed imprinting arrangement and the proposed procedure.

[0024] The invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to a drawing that merely illustrates exemplary embodiments. The drawing shows Fig. 1 a motor vehicle with a proposed overprinting arrangement and Fig. 2 a push-on unit and a motor vehicle lock of the proposed push-on arrangement.

[0025] The embodiment shown in the figures, which is preferred in this respect, relates to a pressing arrangement 1 for pressing a locking element 2 of a motor vehicle 3 into a gap position. The gap position is particularly important for locking elements 2 without an external handle, as it allows the user to reach behind the locking element 2, thereby enabling the user to manually open the locking element 2.

[0026] The pressing arrangement 1 comprises a pressing unit 4, which is preferably a handleable assembly. The pressing unit 4 has a pressing element 5 for pressing the locking element 2 into the gap position. The pressing element 5, which is preferably a linearly adjustable pressing element 5, transmits compressive forces to the vehicle body 6 or the locking element 2 in order to adjust the locking element 2. For this purpose, the pressing element 5 preferably presses directly against the vehicle body 6. It is conceivable that the pressing element 5 transmits only compressive forces and no tensile forces to the vehicle body 6 or the locking element 2.The pressing element 5 is to be distinguished from a locking element drive, which serves to adjust the locking element 2 over an entire or substantially entire adjustment path of the locking element 2 in both directions.

[0027] The pressing arrangement 1 further comprises a pressing drive 7 with a motor 8 and an output shaft 9. The motor 8 generates motor movements to adjust the pressing element 5. The motor 8 is preferably an electric motor.

[0028] The pressing unit 4 can be arranged externally from a motor vehicle lock 10 of the locking element 2. In Fig. Figure 1 shows an assembled state of the push-on unit 4, in which the push-on unit 4 is arranged externally from the vehicle lock 10. Here, and preferably, the vehicle lock 10 and the push-on unit 4 are each individually manageable components and / or can be mounted separately from each other on the locking element 2 or the vehicle body 6. It is conceivable that both are arranged on a module carrier that is mounted on the locking element 2. Even then, preferably, both can still be mounted on the module carrier as individually manageable components. In either case, a spatial separation between the vehicle lock 10 and the push-on unit 4 is provided.

[0029] The vehicle lock 10 preferably has a locking mechanism, which preferably includes a latch 11 that can be moved from an open position to at least one closed position, in particular a main closed position and a pre-locking position, by adjusting it in the closing direction. In the closed positions, the latch 11 engages with a locking element 12 or the like to transmit door holding forces. The door holding forces act on the locking element 2 in its closing direction to counteract opening of the locking element 2.

[0030] Conversely, the lock latch 11 can be moved from the closed positions to the open position by an adjustment in the opening direction, in which the lock latch 11 releases the locking part 12 in the opening direction of the locking element 2.

[0031] Furthermore, the locking mechanism preferably includes a locking pawl 13 associated with the latch 11, which can be moved into a locking position in which it locks the latch 11 in a closed position against pivoting in the opening direction of the latch 11. The locking pawl 13 can also be lifted, preferably by a motor, into a release position in which it releases the latch 11 in its opening direction, so that the latch 11 can pivot into its open position.

[0032] While the locking pawl 13 is spring-loaded against the latch 11, the latch 11, also spring-loaded, pushes into its open position.

[0033] Typically, a gap of less than 10 mm, preferably about 6 mm, remains between the locking element 2 and the vehicle body 6 when viewed in the opening direction of the locking element 2, when the latch 11 is in the pre-locked position. This gap is therefore dimensioned precisely so that a user cannot reach behind it, which would pose a considerable risk of pinching.

[0034] Preferably, the pre-closing position of the locking element 2 lies between the main closing position and the gap position of the locking element 2. This means that the engagement gap resulting from the gap position of the locking element 2 is larger than the aforementioned gap between the locking element 2 and the vehicle body 6 corresponding to the pre-closing position. Preferably, the width of the engagement gap is greater than 18 mm and more preferably greater than 22 mm. The gap width is preferably less than 40 mm, more preferably less than 30 mm, and even more preferably less than 20 mm or less than 10 mm. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the width of the engagement gap is between approximately 26 mm and approximately 31 mm. These values ​​have proven particularly advantageous for the user's hand reaching behind the engagement gap.

[0035] As can be seen from the figures, the pressing direction of the pressing element 5 is preferably linear, meaning that the pressing element 5 is linearly adjustable, as already mentioned. Alternatively, however, a pivotable pressing element 5 is also conceivable.

[0036] It is essential that the pressing unit 4 has a connection 14 for a connecting element 15, in particular a Bowden cable, and that the motor 8 generates motor movements to adjust the connecting element 15. The connection 14 thus enables the motor movements to be transmitted from the pressing unit 4 to, in particular, the vehicle lock 10.

[0037] Regarding the system boundaries of the push-fit arrangement 1, it can end at the connection 14 of the connecting element 15. However, it is equally conceivable that the push-fit arrangement 1, as in Fig. Figure 2 shows the vehicle lock 10 and / or the connecting element 15. In either case, however, the pressing unit 4 remains arranged externally from the vehicle lock 10.

[0038] Preferably, the vehicle lock 10 has a mating connection 16 for the connecting element 15. The connecting element 15 is then connected via the connection 14 to the motor 8 and via the mating connection 16 to a functional component 17 of the vehicle lock 10 for transmitting the motor movements to the functional component 17 to trigger a function assigned to the functional component 17. Thus, the connecting element 15 transmits the motor movements to the functional component 17 via the connection 14, thereby adjusting the functional component 17. The adjustment of the functional component 17 triggers the function assigned to the functional component 17.

[0039] Here, and preferably, the functional component 17 is the aforementioned latch 11. The latch 11 can be pulled closed by transmitting the motor movements to it. Pulling the latch 11 preferably moves it from the pre-locked position and / or into the fully locked position. Thus, depending on the perspective, this results in either an external closing unit with a push-on element 5 or an external push-on unit 4 with an additional closing function.

[0040] Here, and preferably, the pressing unit 4 and / or the motor vehicle lock 10 are arranged on an end face opposite a pivot bearing of the locking element 2.

[0041] Preferably, the motor 8 can generate motor movements in a first motor direction and a second motor direction, that the motor movements in the first motor direction adjust the pressing element 5 to the gap position, and that the motor movements in the second motor direction adjust the connecting element 15. Preferably, the motor movements in the second motor direction trigger the function assigned to the functional component 17. A fundamental distinction must be made here between adjusting movements and return movements. The aforementioned motor movements are associated with adjusting, i.e., the adjusting movements. Return movements are then associated with the correspondingly opposite motor direction.

[0042] In principle, the motor 8 preferably has a zero position from which the motor movements in the first motor direction adjust the pressing element 5 into the gap position, and from which the motor movements in the second motor direction adjust the connecting element 15, thereby triggering the function associated with the functional component 17, which is triggered in the assembled state. Furthermore, the motor 8 preferably performs return movements to return to the zero position.

[0043] Preferably, the pressing arrangement 1, in particular the pressing unit 4, comprises a first drive train 18 with at least one force-transmitting element connecting the output shaft 9 to the pressing element 5, and a second drive train 19 with at least one force-transmitting element connecting the output shaft 9 to the connecting element 15. It is interesting to note that, as provided here, the first drive train 18 and the second drive train 19 can be completely separate from each other, so that the force-transmitting elements of the drive trains 18 and 19 are each assigned to only one of the drive trains 18 and 19, respectively. Depending on the system boundaries, the second drive train 19 can terminate at the connection 14 or connect the output shaft 9 to the functional element, i.e., comprise the connecting element 15 and optionally further elements.

[0044] The drive trains 18, 19 can each have rigid and / or flexible elements for power transmission. Rigid elements include, for example, gears, linkages, pistons, and the like. Flexible elements are flexible at least transversely to the direction of power transmission; examples include ropes, belts, cables, Bowden cables, and the like.

[0045] This separation can be used to allow the continued use of the other function in the event of a failure of one function, as explained below with reference to the exemplary embodiment. It should be noted that the output shaft 9 is not assigned to either of the drive trains 18, 19. If the motor 8 fails, both functions fail. Here, and preferably, the drive trains 18, 19 each have a freewheel that allows adjustment of the other drive train 18, 19 from the zero position in the direction assigned to the motor, even if the respective drive train 18, 19 is blocked. Furthermore, preferably, a return to the zero position after the respective adjustment movement is also possible, even if the push-on element 5 or the functional element is blocked.

[0046] Preferably, the first drive train 18 and the second drive train 19 have only rigid components that are decoupled from each other, such that the first drive train 18 can be used to adjust the pressure element 5 even when all rigid components of the second drive train 19 are blocked. Furthermore, the second drive train 19 can be used to adjust the connecting element 15, preferably the functional component 17, even when all rigid components of the first drive train 18 are blocked. This can also be implemented by simply having one or both drive trains 18, 19 without any rigid components that could be blocked.

[0047] It is therefore irrelevant which of the rigid components of a drive train 18, 19, if any, are blocked; the other drive train 18, 19 remains usable. If the pushing function is temporarily or permanently blocked, for example because the pushing element 5 or a gear of a transmission or the like is jammed, the vehicle lock 10 can still be closed. For example, if the connection 14 is rigid and blocked, the locking element 2 can still be pushed open.

[0048] Furthermore, and preferably, it is provided here that the first drive train 18 and the second drive train 19 are decoupled from each other in such a way that the first drive train 18 can be used to adjust the pressure element 5 even if all flexible elements of the second drive train 19 are torn and / or blocked in the tensile direction, and the second drive train 19 can be used to adjust the connecting element 15, preferably the functional component 17, even if all flexible elements of the first drive train 18 are torn and / or blocked in the tensile direction. As a counterpart to the blocking of a rigid element, a flexible element can tear in the event of a failure or, at least in the tensile direction, also be blocked. In the compression direction, a flexible element is generally difficult to block. Blocking in the tensile direction refers to a blockage of the adjustment movement, not the return movement.

[0049] In detail, it is preferably provided that the pressing arrangement 1, in particular the pressing unit 4, has a first flexible traction element 20 which transmits motor movements, in particular in the first motor direction, to the pressing element 5 in order to adjust the pressing element 5. Additionally or alternatively, the pressing arrangement 1 can have a second flexible traction element 21 which transmits motor movements, in particular in the second motor direction, to the connecting element 15 in order to adjust the connecting element 15 and preferably, via the connecting element 15, the lock latch 11.

[0050] The first flexible traction element 20 and / or the second flexible traction element 21 can be a band and / or unsheathed. A sheath, as in a Bowden cable, reduces the flexibility of the flexible power transmission element but increases its resistance to external influences. A band can also be flexibly wrapped around multiple corners and exhibit high stability.

[0051] Furthermore, the first flexible tension member 20 and / or the second flexible tension member 21 can have a width that is at least 1.5 times, preferably at least 4 times, and more preferably at least 8 times, the thickness of the respective flexible tension member 20, 21. Additionally or alternatively, the first flexible tension member 20 and / or the second flexible tension member 21 can have an oval or rectangular cross-section.

[0052] The figures show that here, and preferably, the first flexible traction element 20 and the second flexible traction element 21 are coupled to the motor 8 such that when motor movements are generated in the first motor direction, the first flexible traction element 20 is wound up and the second flexible traction element 21 is unwound. The reverse occurs when motor movements are generated in the second motor direction. Both flexible traction elements 20, 21 are thus preferably pre-wound in the neutral position.

[0053] Furthermore, and preferably, it is provided that the first flexible traction element 20 and / or the second flexible traction element 21 is wound onto and unwound from the output shaft 9 during its movements. Preferably, the first flexible traction element 20 and / or the second flexible traction element 21 is wound onto the output shaft 9 in multiple layers. It is conceivable that the winding radii of the flexible traction elements 20, 21 are the same or different. Different winding shafts are also conceivable.

[0054] The output shaft 9 can be coaxial to a motor shaft of the motor 8, in particular the motor shaft itself or an extension of the motor shaft or an attachment to the motor shaft.

[0055] It is thus immediately apparent that one of the force-transmitting elements, here a belt in each case, of the respective drive train 18, 19 decouples the drive train 18, 19 from all rigid components of the other drive train 18, 19. Blocking a belt in the compression direction is virtually impossible, and due to the unwinding and winding, blockage in the tension direction during the return movement is also virtually impossible.

[0056] It may be provided that the pressure unit 4 has a switch for detecting the zero position of the pressure element 5 and / or a switch for detecting a pressure position of the pressure element 5, and that, based on signals from the switch(es), the motor 8 is controlled during, in particular to end, the adjustment of the pressure element 5 or the resetting of the motor 8.

[0057] Starting from Fig.As can also be seen in Figure 2, when one of the flexible tension members 20, 21 is wound up, the other is unwound. Accordingly, this other flexible tension member 20, 21 is sufficiently pre-wound in the neutral position to be able to be unwound far enough. A guide can be provided for unwinding one or both of the flexible tension members 20, 21, which in particular prevents the respective flexible tension member 20, 21 from assuming uncontrolled positions during unwinding. The guide can, for example, be located laterally to the flexible tension member 20, 21, so that unwinding is preferably guided in a reproducible manner. Additionally or alternatively, a band tensioner can be provided for one or both of the flexible tension members 20, 21. The band tensioner tensions the flexible tension member 20, 21 during unwinding and can, for example, be provided by the leg of a spring, which is preferably also used for other purposes.In this way, the respective flexible traction element 20, 21 is also guided reproducibly.

[0058] It is preferably the case that the pressing element 5 is reset after being pressed, while the locking element 2 can be or is opened further, preferably manually. A spring may be provided for resetting the pressing element 5.

[0059] Preferably, the first flexible tension member 20 is attached directly to the pressing element 5 at a fastening point 22. As also shown, the first flexible tension member 20 can extend from the fastening point 22 along the pressing element 5 in the pressing direction of the pressing element 5 and preferably be deflected at least once thereafter. Additionally or alternatively, the second flexible tension member 21 is preferably deflected at least once, and preferably several times. It is conceivable that the second flexible tension member 21 is twisted between two deflections.

[0060] Furthermore, and preferably, it is provided here that the second flexible traction element 21 is attached directly to the connecting element 15, or that the second flexible traction element 21 is attached to a coupling element, which is preferably attached directly to the connecting element 15. The connecting element 15 can be a Bowden cable, whereby the second flexible traction element 21 can be attached directly to a Bowden cable core.

[0061] Alternatively or in addition to the flexible traction elements 20, 21, a further drive can be provided which switches a clutch to transfer the motor movements of the motor 8 either to the first drive train 18 or to the second drive train 19. Decoupling can also preferably be achieved in this way.

[0062] In summary, the pushing unit 4 and / or the motor vehicle lock 10 form a single, manageable assembly unit, preferably the pushing unit 4 and the motor vehicle lock 10 forming separate assemblies.

[0063] The push-on unit 4 can have a push-on housing 23 in which the push-on element 5 and / or the motor 8 and / or the first flexible pull member 20 and / or the second flexible pull member 21 and / or the connection 14 are arranged. The push-on element 5 can also be supported by the push-on housing 23, but arranged externally. The vehicle lock 10 can have a lock housing 24 in which the locking mechanism is arranged and which is separate from the push-on housing 23. In the unassembled state, the vehicle lock 10 and the push-on unit 4 can preferably be handled separately by means of their housings.

[0064] According to a further teaching, a method for assembling a push-on arrangement 1 is proposed, wherein the push-on unit 4 is mounted on the locking element 2 in one assembly step, wherein the motor vehicle lock 10 is mounted on the locking element 2 in a separate assembly step, and wherein the connecting element 15 is connected to the motor vehicle lock 10 and / or the push-on unit 4, preferably after assembly.

[0065] According to a further teaching, a pressing unit 4 is proposed for pressing a locking element 2 of a motor vehicle 3 into a gap position, wherein the pressing arrangement 1 has a pressing unit 4, wherein the pressing unit 4 has a pressing element 5 for pressing the locking element 2 into the gap position and a pressing drive 7 with a motor 8 with an output shaft 9, wherein the motor 8 generates motor movements to adjust the pressing element 5, wherein the pressing unit 4 can be arranged externally from a motor vehicle lock 10 of the locking element 2.

[0066] Essential according to this further teaching is that the pressing unit 4 has a connection 14 for a connecting element 15, in particular a Bowden cable, and that the motor 8 generates motor movements to adjust the connecting element 15.

Claims

[1] Pressing arrangement for pressing a locking element (2) of a motor vehicle (3) into a gap position, wherein the pressing arrangement (1) comprises a pressing unit (4), wherein the pressing unit (4) comprises a pressing element (5) for pressing the locking element (2) into the gap position and a pressing drive (7) with a motor (8) with an output shaft (9), wherein the motor (8) generates motor movements to adjust the pressing element (5), wherein the pressing unit (4) can be arranged externally from a motor vehicle lock (10) of the locking element (2), characterized by , that the pressing unit (4) has a connection (14) for a connecting element (15), in particular a Bowden cable, and that the motor (8) generates motor movements to adjust the connecting element (15). [2] Push-on arrangement according to claim 1, characterized by, that the push-on arrangement (1) comprises the motor vehicle lock (10) and / or the connecting element (15), preferably that the motor vehicle lock (10) has a counter-connection (16) for the connecting element (15), that the connecting element (15) is connected via the connection (14) to the motor (8) and via the counter-connection (16) to a functional component (17) of the motor vehicle lock (10) for transmitting the motor movements to the functional component (17) for triggering a function assigned to the functional component (17), further preferably that the functional component (17) is a lock latch (11), and that the lock latch (11) can be closed by transmitting the motor movements to the lock latch (11). [3] Push-on arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by, that the motor (8) can generate motor movements in a first motor direction and a second motor direction, that the motor movements in the first motor direction adjust the push-on element (5) to the gap position, and that the motor movements in the second motor direction adjust the connecting element (15), preferably that the motor movements in the second motor direction trigger the function associated with the functional component (17). [4] Press-on arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the pressing arrangement (1), in particular the pressing unit (4), has a first drive train (18) with at least one force-transmitting element that connects the output shaft (9) to the pressing element (5) and a second drive train (19) with at least one force-transmitting element that connects the output shaft (9) to the connecting element (15), preferably that the first drive train (18) and the second drive train (19) are completely separate from each other, so that the force-transmitting elements of the drive trains (18, 19) are each assigned to only one of the drive trains (18, 19). [5] Push-on arrangement according to claim 4, characterized by, that the first drive train (18) and the second drive train (19) have only rigid components that are decoupled from each other drive train (18, 19), so that the first drive train (18) can be used to adjust the pressure element (5) even when all rigid components of the second drive train (19) are blocked and the second drive train (19) can be used to adjust the connecting element (15), preferably the functional component (17), even when all rigid components of the first drive train (18) are blocked. [6] Push-on arrangement according to claim 4 or 5, characterized by, that the first drive train (18) and the second drive train (19) are decoupled from each other in such a way that the first drive train (18) can be used to adjust the pressure element (5) even if all flexible elements of the second drive train (19) are torn and / or blocked in the direction of tension and the second drive train (19) can be used to adjust the connecting element (15), preferably the functional component (17), even if all flexible elements of the first drive train (18) are torn and / or blocked in the direction of tension. [7] Press-on arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the pushing arrangement (1), in particular the pushing unit (4), has a first flexible traction element (20) which transmits motor movements, in particular in the first motor direction, to the pushing element (5) in order to adjust the pushing element (5), and / or that the pushing arrangement (1) has a second flexible traction element (21) which transmits motor movements, in particular in the second motor direction, to the connecting element (15) in order to adjust the connecting element (15) and preferably via the connecting element (15) the lock latch (11). [8] Press-on arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the first flexible traction element (20) and / or the second flexible traction element (21) is a strip and / or sheathless, preferably that the first flexible traction element (20) and / or the second flexible traction element (21) has a width that is at least 1.5 times, preferably at least 4 times, further preferably at least 8 times, as the thickness of the respective flexible traction element (20, 21), and / or that the first flexible traction element (20) and / or the second flexible traction element (21) has an oval or rectangular cross-section. [9] Press-on arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the first flexible traction element (20) and / or the second flexible traction element (21) is wound onto and unwound from the output shaft (9) during its movements, preferably that the first flexible traction element (20) and / or the second flexible traction element (21) is wound onto the output shaft (9) in multiple layers, further preferably that the output shaft (9) is coaxial to a motor shaft of the motor (8), in particular the motor shaft itself or an extension of the motor shaft or an attachment to the motor shaft. [10] Push-on arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the first flexible tensioning element (20) is attached directly to the pressing element (5) at a fastening point (22), preferably that the first flexible tensioning element (20) extends from the fastening point (22) along the pressing element (5) in the pressing direction of the pressing element (5) and preferably is subsequently deflected at least once, and / or that the second flexible tensioning element (21) is deflected at least once, preferably several times, further preferably that the second flexible tensioning element (21) is twisted between two deflections. [11] Push-on arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the second flexible traction element (21) is attached directly to the connecting element (15), or that the second flexible traction element (21) is attached to a coupling element, which is preferably attached directly to the connecting element (15). [12] Push-on arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by, the pushing unit (4) and / or the motor vehicle lock (10) forms a single, manageable assembly, preferably that the pushing unit (4) and the motor vehicle lock (10) form separate assemblies, and / or that the pushing unit (4) has a pushing housing (23) in which the pushing element (5) and / or the motor (8) and / or the first flexible pull element (20) and / or the second flexible pull element (21) are arranged, and / or that the motor vehicle lock (10) has a lock housing (24) in which a locking mechanism is arranged and which is separate from the pushing housing (23). [13] Method for assembling a push-on assembly (1) according to one of claims 2 to 12, wherein the push-on unit (4) is mounted on the locking element (2) in an assembly step, wherein the motor vehicle lock (10) is mounted on the locking element (2) in a separate assembly step, wherein the connecting element (15) is connected to the motor vehicle lock (10) and / or the push-on unit (4), preferably after assembly. [14] Pressing unit for pressing a locking element (2) of a motor vehicle (3) into a gap position, wherein the pressing arrangement (1) comprises a pressing unit (4), wherein the pressing unit (4) comprises a pressing element (5) for pressing the locking element (2) into the gap position and a pressing drive (7) with a motor (8) with an output shaft (9), wherein the motor (8) generates motor movements to adjust the pressing element (5), wherein the pressing unit (4) can be arranged externally from a motor vehicle lock (10) of the locking element (2), characterized by , that the pressing unit (4) has a connection (14) for a connecting element (15), in particular a Bowden cable, and that the motor (8) generates motor movements to adjust the connecting element (15).

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