Actuating device, closing device and a door or window arrangement

Abstract

The invention relates to an actuating device (10), in particular for a locking device (66), comprising a housing (12), a drive element (14), an output element (22), at least one elastic element (28), and a locking device (30). The invention also relates to a locking device (66) with such an actuating device and to a door assembly (68) or window assembly with such a locking device (66).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to an actuating device having the features of claim 1, a locking device having the features of claim 16 and a door arrangement or window arrangement having the features of claim 18.

[0002] Different mechanisms for actuating a locking bolt, in particular for transferring a locking bolt into a closed position or a release position, are known from the prior art.

[0003] DE 197 08 251 A1, DE 44 42 686 C2 and DE 42 24 909 A1 each disclose a lock with an actuating device for actuating a lock bolt.

[0004] EP 3 936 689 A1 describes an actuating device in which a key interacts with an output element upon insertion, so that the output element is moved, particularly abruptly, from a first position to a second position due to a force acting on the output element by means of an elastic element. Thus, the locking of the output element is released, and the energy stored in the elastic element can be used to drive a generator, the energy of which is stored in a capacitor for further use by the electronics.

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide an actuating device, a locking device and a door arrangement or window arrangement, wherein the transfer of a locking bolt into a closed position and / or a released position can each be implemented abruptly.

[0006] This object is achieved by an actuating device having the features of claim 1. The actuating device can be configured to actuate a locking device (or to actuate a locking bolt of a locking device). The actuating device comprises a housing, a drive element, and an output element. The drive element is mounted in the housing so as to be movable (in particular displaceable) along a displacement direction between a first position and a second position. The output element is mounted in the housing so as to be movable (in particular displaceable) along the displacement direction between a first position and a second position. The drive element and / or the output element can be plate-like, in particular each extending (essentially) in one plane.

[0007] The actuating device further comprises at least one elastic element and a locking device. The drive element and the output element can be preloaded or are preloaded against each other along the displacement direction by means of the elastic element. The locking device is configured to lock and / or release a movement of the output element between its first position and its second position.

[0008] The actuating device is configured such that when the drive element and the output element are arranged in their respective first positions and the drive element is moved towards its second position, the movement of the output element is blocked by means of the locking device (the output element is fixed in its first position) until the drive element reaches a first triggering position. The first triggering position of the drive element is arranged between its first position and its second position. As soon as the drive element reaches the first triggering position, the locking device releases the output element, so that the output element is moved, in particular abruptly, from its first position to its second position due to the force acting on the output element via the elastic element.

[0009] Alternatively or additionally, the actuating device is designed such that when the drive element and the output element are arranged in their respective second positions and the drive element is moved towards its first position, the movement of the output element is blocked by means of the locking device (the output element is fixed in the second position) until the drive element reaches a second trigger position. The second trigger position of the drive element is arranged between its second position and its first position. As soon as the drive element reaches the second trigger position, the locking device releases the output element, so that the output element is moved, in particular suddenly, from its second position to its first position due to a force acting on the output element by means of the elastic element. The first trigger position and the second trigger position can be identical.

[0010] This makes it possible to provide an actuating device that enables, in particular, a sudden transfer of a locking bolt of a locking device into a closed and / or released position. The actuating device can be implemented entirely mechanically, thus eliminating the need for electrical components.

[0011] According to a further development, the actuating device can comprise at least one coupling element. The coupling element can have a fastening section for fastening one end of the elastic element. The coupling element can have a contact section for contacting the drive element and / or the output element.

[0012] The contact section can have a contact surface that is designed to contact the drive element and / or the output element. The contact surface can be flat or planar (extending in a plane). The contact surface can be designed such that a normal of the contact surface is oriented parallel to the direction of displacement. In other words, the contact surface can be oriented orthogonally to the direction of displacement. The coupling element can be formed in one piece. It is also conceivable for the coupling element to be formed in several parts. The actuating device can comprise two or more such coupling elements. In this way, a coupling between the elastic element and the drive element and / or the output element can be realized using simple means.

[0013] In the present case, a coupling between several, in particular two, elements means in particular a mechanical coupling between several, in particular two, elements.

[0014] According to a further development, the fastening section can be designed as a pin-shaped extension. The elastic element can have two ends. The elastic element can have a hook-shaped element at at least one of its ends, in particular at two of its ends. The hook-shaped element can be configured to fasten the elastic element or the respective end of the elastic element to the fastening section. Thus, the elastic element can be fastened or fixed to the fastening section of the coupling element using simple means.

[0015] According to a further development, the elastic element can be a spiral spring. It is conceivable for the elastic element to be designed as a helical spring or a tension spring. It is also conceivable for the elastic element to comprise at least one spiral spring, at least one helical spring, and / or at least one tension spring. This allows the elastic element to be implemented using simple means.

[0016] According to a further development, the drive element can have at least one clamping surface. The clamping surface can be flat or planar (extending in one plane). The clamping surface can be oriented orthogonal to the direction of displacement. In other words, a normal of the clamping surface can be oriented parallel to the direction of displacement. The clamping surface can be configured for coupling to the coupling element. The clamping surface can be configured in particular for contacting the contact section, in particular the contact surface of the contact section, of the coupling element. The drive element can have two (or more) such clamping surfaces. In particular, such clamping surfaces can be arranged on opposite sides of the drive element. This allows a robust coupling between the drive element and the coupling element or the coupling elements to be implemented using simple means.

[0017] According to a further development, the drive element can have a drive extension. The drive extension can be configured to introduce a force for displacing the drive element along the displacement direction. The drive extension can protrude from the housing at least partially, in particular predominantly or completely. This allows the introduction of a force for actuating the actuating device to be implemented using simple means.

[0018] According to a further development, the drive extension can comprise a toothed element with a plurality of teeth. The toothed element can be designed for meshing engagement with an external toothing of a locking nose (or locking bit) of a locking cylinder. The toothed element can protrude from the housing at least partially, in particular predominantly partially or completely. The toothed element can be arranged outside the housing. The toothed element can be designed as a toothed rack. The locking nose or locking bit of a locking cylinder can have corresponding (external) toothing. The locking nose or locking bit of a locking cylinder can, for example, have a gear or gear ring section for meshing engagement with the teeth of the toothed element. This enables a robust coupling between a locking cylinder or its locking nose and the actuating device ortheir drive extension can be achieved. In addition, due to the meshing coupling between the locking nose and the toothed element, a rotational movement of the locking nose can be directly converted (particularly in both directions of rotation) into a displacement movement of the drive extension along the displacement direction. Thus, even a small rotational movement (e.g. by 90°) of the locking cylinder or its locking nose can cause the output element to be completely transferred from its first to its second position or from its second to its first position. For example, a locking bolt coupled to the output element can cause the locking bolt to be completely transferred from a release to a closed position or from the closed to a release position by means of a small rotational movement of the locking cylinder or its locking nose. Angles of around 5°, 10°, 15°, or 20° can be considered as a small rotational movement.A rotational movement with angles of 80°, 90° or 100° is also conceivable.

[0019] According to a further development, the drive element can have at least one deactivation surface. The deactivation surface can be flat or planar (extending in one plane). The deactivation surface can be oriented at an angle with respect to the direction of displacement. In other words, a normal of the deactivation surface and the direction of displacement can form a (particularly acute) angle. The deactivation surface can be configured to contact and transfer the locking device from a blocking state to a releasing state. The drive element can have two (or more) such deactivation surfaces. The deactivation surfaces can be arranged on opposite sides of the drive element. This allows the locking device to be deactivated or transferred from the blocking state to the releasing state using simple means.

[0020] According to a further development, the locking device can comprise at least one locking element. The locking element can be prestressed in the direction of the drive element, in particular by means of a spring. The locking device can comprise two (or more) such locking elements. The locking elements can be prestressed in opposite directions. The actuating device can be configured such that, during a movement of the drive element from its first position into the first trigger position or from its second position into the second trigger position, the respective deactivation surface is in contact with the respective locking element and transfers it from a locking state to a releasing state. In this way, a coupling between the locking device and the drive element, as well as a transfer of the locking device or its respective locking elements from the locking state to the releasing state, can be implemented using simple means.

[0021] According to a further development, the locking element can be mounted in the housing so that it can pivot about a pivot axis. The pivot axis can be oriented perpendicular or orthogonal to the displacement direction. This allows the locking element to be movably mounted within the housing using simple means.

[0022] According to a further development, the output element can comprise a coupling element. The coupling element can be configured for coupling to a locking bolt. The coupling element can protrude at least partially, in particular predominantly or completely, from the housing. The coupling element can be bolt-like or pin-shaped. This allows a robust coupling between the locking bolt and the actuating device to be realized using simple means.

[0023] According to a further development, the output element can have at least one drive surface. The drive surface can be flat or planar (extending in a plane). The drive surface can be oriented orthogonal to the direction of displacement. In other words, a normal of the drive surface can be oriented parallel to the direction of displacement. The drive surface can be configured to transmit a force from the elastic element to the output element. The drive surface can be configured to contact the coupling element. The drive surface can be configured to contact the contact section, in particular its contact surface, of the coupling element. The output element can have two (or more) such drive surfaces. The drive surfaces can be arranged on opposite sides of the output element. This allows a coupling between the output element and the coupling element or elements to be implemented using simple means.

[0024] The output element can have at least one locking surface. The locking surface can be flat or planar (extending in one plane). The locking surface can be oriented orthogonal to the direction of displacement. In other words, a normal of the locking surface can be oriented parallel to the direction of displacement. The actuating device can be configured such that when the output element is arranged in its first position and / or in its second position and the locking device (or its locking element) is in a locking state, the locking element of the locking device forms a stop for the locking surface along the direction of displacement and thus prevents or blocks the output element from moving out of its first position or its second position and along the direction of displacement. The output element can have two (or more) such locking surfaces.The blocking surfaces can be arranged on opposite sides of the output element. In particular, a first blocking surface can be configured to interact with a first blocking element, and a second blocking surface can be configured to interact with a second blocking element. This allows a simple coupling between the blocking device or its blocking element and the output element or its blocking surface to be implemented.

[0025] According to a further development, the housing can be designed in multiple parts. The housing can, in particular, be designed in three or eight parts. At least two, in particular all, of the housing parts can be designed to be screwed together using screws. This makes it possible to provide a housing that can be assembled and disassembled using simple means.

[0026] According to a further development, the housing can have at least one guide. The guide can be configured to guide the drive element, the output element, and / or the clamping element, in particular all clamping elements, in a straight line along the displacement direction. A straight line guide refers to an exclusively linear translational movement, i.e., a linear movement without a rotational component. This allows a guided movement of the corresponding elements exclusively along the displacement direction to be achieved using simple means.

[0027] The above object is further achieved by a locking device for a door arrangement or a window arrangement having the features of claim 16. The locking device can be a mortise lock. The locking device comprises a locking bolt and an actuating device coupled to the locking bolt, having one or more of the aspects described above. With regard to the advantages thereby achievable, reference is made to the relevant explanations regarding the actuating device. The measures described in connection with the actuating device and / or those explained below can serve to further configure the locking device.

[0028] The locking device may further comprise a lock housing, a follower for a door handle, a lock latch and / or a lock face plate.

[0029] According to a further development, the locking device can comprise an actuating device according to the above embodiments and a locking cylinder with a locking nose having external teeth. The locking device can be configured such that the external teeth of the locking nose mesh with the teeth of the toothed element of the drive extension of the actuating device. The toothed element can be designed as a rack. The external teeth of the locking nose (or locking bit) of the locking cylinder can be designed to correspond thereto. The external teeth of the locking nose or locking bit of the locking cylinder can, for example, be arranged on a gear or gear ring section of the locking nose or locking bit and be configured for meshing engagement with the teeth of the toothed element.

[0030] The above object is further achieved by a door assembly or window assembly having the features of claim 18. The door assembly or window assembly comprises a frame and a sash pivotably mounted on the frame and pivotable relative to the frame. The door assembly or window assembly comprises a locking device arranged on or in the sash according to the above statements. With regard to the advantages achievable thereby, reference is made to the relevant statements regarding the locking device. The measures described in connection with the locking device and / or those explained below can serve to further configure the door assembly or window assembly.

[0031] Further features, details, and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the wording of the claims and from the following description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the drawings. They show: Fig. 1 is an exploded view of an actuating device according to a first embodiment; Fig. 2 is an exploded view of a housing of the actuating device according to Figure 1 ; Fig. 3 a front view of a drive element of the actuating device according to Figure 1 ; Fig. 4 a perspective front and rear view of an output element of the actuating device according to Figure 1 ; Fig. 5 a perspective view of two locking elements of the actuating device according to Figure 1 ; Fig. 6 a perspective front view of the drive element with two coupling elements and an elastic element of the actuating device according to Figure 1 ; Fig. 7 a perspective view of a coupling element of the actuating device according to Figure 1 ; Fig. 8 a side view of the elastic element of the actuating device according to Figure 1 ; Fig. 9 a front view of the actuating device according to Figure 1, wherein the drive element and the output element are shown in their respective first positions; Fig. 10 a front view of the actuating device according to Figure 1 , wherein the drive element is shown in a first release position and the output element in its first position; Fig. 11 a front view of the actuating device according to Figure 1 , wherein the drive element and the output element are shown in their respective second positions; Fig. 12 a front view of the actuating device according to Figure 1 , wherein the drive element is shown in a second release position and the output element is shown in its second position; Fig. 13 is an exploded view of the actuating device according to a second embodiment; Fig. 14 is a perspective front view of the actuating device according to Figure 13 ; Fig. 15 a front view of the actuating device according to Figure 13; Fig. 16 a side view of the actuating device according to Figure 13 ; Fig. 17 a locking device with an actuating device according to Figure 1 and Fig. 18 a door arrangement with an actuating device according to Figure 1 .

[0032] In the following description and in the figures, corresponding components and elements bear the same reference symbols. For the sake of clarity, not all reference symbols are shown in all figures.

[0033] Figure 1 shows an exploded view of an actuating device 10 according to a first embodiment. The actuating device 10 can be used to actuate a locking device 66 (cf. Figure 17 ) must be set up.

[0034] The actuating device 10 comprises a housing 12, a drive element 14 and an output element 22. The drive element is movably mounted in the housing 12 along a displacement direction 16 between a first position 18 and a second position 20 (cf. Figures 9 to 12 ). The output element 22 is movably mounted in the housing 12 along the displacement direction 16 between a first position 24 and a second position 26 (cf. Figures 9 to 12 ).

[0035] The actuating device 10 comprises an elastic element 28 and two coupling elements 36. The elastic element 28 is coupled to the drive element 14 and the output element 22 via the two coupling elements 36. The drive element 14 and the output element 22 are prestressed against each other along the displacement direction 16 by means of the elastic element 28 (cf. Figures 9 to 12 ).

[0036] The actuating device 10 further comprises a locking device 30 which is designed to lock and / or release a movement of the output element 22 between its first position 24 and its second position 26 (cf. Figures 9 to 12 ).

[0037] Figure 2 shows an exploded view of the housing 12 of the actuating device 10 according to Figure 1. The housing 12 is formed in three parts in this case. It is also conceivable that the housing 12 could be formed in one piece. The housing 12 has a guide 65. The guide 65 is designed in this case to guide the drive element 14, the output element 22, and the two coupling elements 36 in a straight line along the displacement direction 16. In other words, by means of the guide 65, the drive element 14, the output element 22, and the two coupling elements 36 can be guided in a straight line along the displacement direction 16, i.e., moved exclusively in a linear translational manner. The guide 65 extends in this case through all three parts of the housing 12.

[0038] Figure 3 shows a front view of the drive element 14 of the actuating device 10 according to Figure 1. The drive element 14 has two clamping surfaces 44. The two clamping surfaces 44 are arranged (opposite each other) on opposite sides 15 of the drive element 14. The clamping surfaces 44 are each configured for coupling to a coupling element 36. The two clamping surfaces 44 are oriented orthogonally to the displacement direction 16.

[0039] In this case, the drive element 14 has two deactivation surfaces 52 for contacting and transferring the locking device 30 from a blocking state to a releasing state. The two deactivation surfaces 52 are arranged on opposite sides 15 of the drive element 14. The two deactivation surfaces 52 are oriented at an angle to the displacement direction 16.

[0040] The drive element 14 is plate-shaped in this case. The drive element 14 comprises four sides 15, with the clamping surfaces 44 and the deactivation surfaces 52 each arranged on different sides 15 of the drive element 14. The clamping surfaces 44 and the deactivation surfaces 52 are each flat in this case.

[0041] The drive element 14 in this case has a drive extension 46. The drive extension 46 is designed to introduce a force for displacing the drive element 14 along the displacement direction 16. The drive extension 46 protrudes partially from the housing 12 (see FIG. Figures 9 to 12 ).

[0042] Figure 4 shows a perspective front and rear view of the output element 22 of the actuating device 10 according to Figure 1 . In Figure 4 left is the perspective front view and in Figure 4On the right, the perspective rear view of the output element 22 is shown.

[0043] The output element 22 has a coupling element 58 for coupling with a locking bolt 60 (cf. Figure 17 ). The coupling element 58 protrudes partially from the housing 12. The coupling element 58 is bolt-shaped.

[0044] The output element 22 has two drive surfaces 62. The two drive surfaces 62 are arranged (opposite each other) on opposite sides 17 of the output element 22. The drive surfaces 62 are configured to transmit a force from the elastic element 28 to the output element 22 (see FIG. Figures 9 to 12 ). The two drive surfaces 62 are oriented orthogonally to the displacement direction 16.

[0045] The output element 22 has two locking surfaces 64. The two locking surfaces 64 are arranged on opposite sides 17 of the output element 22. The two locking surfaces 64 are oriented orthogonally to the displacement direction 16.

[0046] The output element 22 is plate-shaped in this case. The output element 22 comprises four sides 17. A drive surface 62 and a locking surface 64 are arranged on the same side 17 of the output element 22. The drive surfaces 62 and the locking surfaces 64 are flat in this case.

[0047] Figure 5 shows a perspective view of two locking elements 54 of the actuating device 10 according to Figure 1 . The two locking elements 54 are part of the locking device 30. In this case, the two locking elements 54 are each pretensioned by means of a spring 56 in the direction of the drive element (or the output element), cf. Figures 9 to 12 ). The two locking elements 54 are thus preloaded in opposite directions. The two locking elements 54 are each pivotably mounted in the housing 12 about a pivot axis 55. The two pivot axes 55 are each oriented orthogonally or perpendicularly to the displacement direction 16.

[0048] Figure 6 shows a perspective front view of the drive element 14 with the two coupling elements 36 and the elastic element 28 of the actuating device 10 according to Figure 1The two coupling elements 36 are coupled to or contact two opposite sides 15 of the drive element 14 or its clamping surfaces 44. In this case, the two coupling elements 36 are prestressed against each other by means of the elastic element 28. In this case, the two coupling elements 36 can be held on the drive element 14 exclusively due to the prestress applied by means of the elastic element 28. In this case, the elastic element 28 has two ends 19, with one end 19 of each elastic element 28 being fastened to one of the two coupling elements 36.

[0049] Figure 7 shows a perspective view of one of the two coupling elements 36 of the actuating device 10 according to Figure 1In the present case, both coupling elements 36 of the actuating device 10 are identically designed. The coupling element 36 has a fastening section 38 for fastening one of the two ends 19 of the elastic element 28. The fastening section 38 is designed as a pin-shaped extension.

[0050] The coupling element 36 has a contact section 40 with a contact surface 41 for contacting the drive element 14 and / or the output element 22. The contact surface 41 is configured and oriented such that a normal of the contact surface 41 is oriented parallel to the displacement direction 16. In other words, the contact surface 41 of the coupling element 36 is oriented orthogonally to the displacement direction 16.

[0051] Figure 8 shows a side view of the elastic element 28 of the actuating device 10 according to Figure 1. At each of its two ends 19, the elastic element 28 has a hook-shaped element 42. The hook-shaped element 42 serves to fasten the elastic element 28 to the fastening section 38 of the respective coupling element 36. The elastic element 28 is designed as a spiral spring.

[0052] The functioning of the actuating device 10 is explained by the Figures 9 to 10 explained. The Figures 9 to 10 each show a front view of the actuating device 10 according to Figure 1 in different states.

[0053] In Figure 9 the drive element 14 and the output element 22 are in their respective first positions 18, 24. The Figure 9 The right coupling element 36 contacts with its contact surface 41 both the Figure 9 right clamping surface 44 of the drive element 14, as well as the Figure 9 right drive surface 62 of the output element 22. The Figure 9left coupling element 36 contacts with its contact surface 41 the Figure 9 left clamping surface 44 of the drive element 14. The two coupling elements 36 are pre-tensioned against each other by means of the elastic element 28. Due to this pre-tension, the Figure 9 right coupling element 36 via its contact surface 41 onto the Figure 9 right clamping surface 44 of the drive element 14 and on the Figure 9 right drive surface 62 of the output element 22 exerts a force which Figure 9 to the left.

[0054] The two locking elements 54 are each pre-tensioned by means of the spring 56 in the direction of the drive element 14 (in opposite directions). Figure 9 lower locking element 54 is thus in Figure 9 upwards and that in Figure 9 upper locking element 54 is in Figure 9 downwards. In the illustrated state, the drive element 14 presses the Figure 9upper locking element 54 against its preload in Figure 9 upwards. In the state shown, the Figure 9 lower spring 56 which in Figure 9 lower locking element 54 upwards in such a way that this Figure 9 left locking surface 64 of the output element 22 and a stop for the output element 22 along the displacement direction 16 in Figure 9 to the left. The output element 22 is thus fixed in its first position 24.

[0055] Due to the Figure 9The drive element 14 and the output element 22 are pretensioned against one another by the lower locking element 54, which fixes the output element 22 in its first position 24, and the force acting by means of the elastic element 28 (restoring force of the elastic element 28 designed as a spiral spring). If the coupling element 58 of the output element 22 is coupled to a locking bolt 60, the illustrated state of the actuating device 10 can correspond to a release position of the locking bolt 60.

[0056] Figure 10 shows a state of the actuating device 10 in which the drive element 14 is moved along the displacement direction 16 in Figure 10 to the left (in the direction of the thick arrow). The drive element 14 is presently located in a first trigger position 32. The first trigger position 32 of the drive element 14 is arranged between its first position 18 and its second position 20.

[0057] While the drive element 14 is moved from its first position 18 into the first release position 32, the Figure 10 lower deactivation surface 52 to the Figure 10 lower locking element 54 and presses it against its preload into Figure 10 downwards. With the progressive movement of the drive element 14 from its first position 18 to the first release position 32, the Figure 10 lower locking element 54 is pressed further and further downwards until it has been pressed down in the first release position 32 of the drive element 14 so far that it Figure 10 left locking surface 64 is no longer contacted and therefore no longer represents a stop for the output element 22.

[0058] The output element 22 is now locked by means of the locking device 30 and in particular by means of the Figure 10 lower locking element 54 is no longer held in its first position 24. The Figure 10The right coupling element 36 contacts in the illustrated state with its contact surface 41 the Figure 10 right drive surface 62 of the output element 22.

[0059] By moving the drive element 14 from its first position 18 into the first release position 32, the elastic element 28 is further tensioned, so that the force acting on the first output element 22 via the Figure 10 right drive surface 62 acting force in Figure 10 to the left becomes increasingly larger. In the illustrated state, the elastic element 28 can relax, since the output element 22 is no longer fixed or blocked in its first position 24. The output element 22 is thus abruptly moved from its first position 24 to its second position 26 along the displacement direction 16, i.e. in Figure 10moved to the left. In other words, a movement of the drive element 14 from its first position 18 into the first release position 32 causes, as soon as the first release position 32 is reached, a sudden movement of the output element 22 from its first position 24 into its second position 26. If the coupling element 58 of the output element 22 is coupled to a locking bolt 60, this is also suddenly moved from its closed position (cf. Figure 9 ) into its release position (cf. Figure 11 ) transferred.

[0060] In Figure 11 the drive element 14 and the output element 22 are in their respective second positions 20, 26. In the second position 26 of the output element 22, the Figure 11 upper locking element 54 which in Figure 11right locking surface 64 of the output element 22 and thus fixes or blocks the output element 22 in its second position 26. If the coupling element 58 of the output element 22 is coupled to the locking bolt 60, the illustrated state corresponds to a closed position of the locking bolt 60.

[0061] In the state shown, the Figure 11 left coupling element 36 with its contact surface 41 both the Figure 11 left clamping surface 44 of the drive element 14, as well as the Figure 11 left drive surface 62 of the output element 22. Due to the fixation of the output element 22 in its second position 26 and the preload acting by means of the elastic element 28 via the two coupling elements 36, the drive element 14 and the output element 22 are preloaded against each other along the displacement direction 16.

[0062] Figure 12shows a state of the actuating device 10 in which the drive element 14 is moved along the displacement direction 16 in Figure 12 has been moved to the right (in the direction of the thick arrow). The drive element 14 is presently located in a second trigger position 34. The second trigger position 34 of the drive element 14 is arranged between its second position 20 and its first position 18.

[0063] While the drive element 14 is moved from its second position 20 into the second release position 34, the Figure 12 upper deactivation surface 52 to the Figure 12 upper locking element 54 and presses it against its preload into Figure 12 upwards. With the progressive movement of the drive element 14 from its second position 20 to the second release position 34, the Figure 12upper locking element 54 is pushed further and further upwards until it has been pushed upwards in the second release position 34 of the drive element 14 so that it Figure 12 right locking surface 64 is no longer contacted and therefore no longer represents a stop for the output element 22.

[0064] The output element 22 is now locked by means of the locking device 30 and in particular by means of the Figure 12 upper locking element 54 is no longer held or blocked in its second position 26. The Figure 12 left coupling element 36 contacts in the illustrated state with its contact surface 41 the Figure 12 left drive surface 62 of the output element 22. By moving the drive element 14 from its second position 20 into the second release position 34, the elastic element 28 is further tensioned, so that the force acting on the output element 22 via the Figure 12 left drive surface 62 acting force in Figure 12becomes larger to the right.

[0065] In the illustrated state, the elastic element 28 can relax, since the output element 22 is no longer fixed in its second position 26. The output element 22 is thus abruptly moved from its second position 26 to its first position 24 along the displacement direction 16, i.e. in Figure 12 moved to the right. In other words, a movement of the drive element 14 from its second position 20 into the second release position 34 causes, as soon as the second release position 34 is reached, a sudden movement of the output element 22 from its second position 26 into its first position 24. If the coupling element 58 of the output element 22 is coupled to a locking bolt 60, this is also suddenly moved from its release position (cf. Figure 11 ) into its closed position (cf. Figure 9 ) transferred.

[0066] In this case, the first trigger position 32 and the second trigger position 34 are identical. The movement sequence (described above) associated with the movement of the drive element 14 from its first position 18 to the first trigger position 32 corresponds in an analogous manner to the movement sequence (described above) associated with the movement of the drive element 14 from its second position 20 to the second trigger position 34.

[0067] Figure 13 shows an exploded view of the actuating device 10 according to a second embodiment. Figure 14 shows a perspective front view, Figure 15 a front view and Figure 16 a side view of the actuating device 10 according to Figure 13 .

[0068] The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the following way: The housing 12 is in this case formed in eight parts.

[0069] The drive extension 46 has a toothed element 48 with a plurality of teeth 50. The toothed element 48 is configured for meshing engagement with an external toothing of a locking lug 72 of a locking cylinder 70. In this case, the toothed element 48 is arranged outside the housing 12. The toothed element 48 is designed in the form of a rack extending along the displacement direction 16.

[0070] Figure 17 shows a locking device 66 with the actuating device 10 according to Figure 1 . The locking device 66 is designed here as a mortise lock for a door arrangement 68 or a window arrangement.

[0071] The locking device 66 comprises a locking bolt 60. The actuating device 10 is connected to the locking bolt 60 by means of the coupling element 58 (cf. Figure 4) coupled. Thus, a movement of the drive extension 46 along the displacement direction 16 can be combined with a sudden movement of the locking bolt 60 from a release position into the (in Figure 17 shown) closed position or from the (in Figure 17 shown) closed position into the release position.

[0072] The locking device 66 comprises in the present case a lock housing 78, a handle follower 80 for a door handle 81 (cf. Figure 18 ), a lock latch 82 and a lock face plate 84.

[0073] The locking device 66 comprises a locking cylinder 70 with a locking lug 72. The locking lug 77 can be coupled or is coupled to the drive extension 46 in such a way that a rotational movement of the locking lug 77 causes a movement of the drive extension 46 along the displacement direction 16.

[0074] The locking cylinder 70 or its locking nose 77 can have an external toothing which engages with the teeth 50 of the toothing element 48 of the drive extension 46 of an actuating device 10 according to the Figures 13 to 16 combs.

[0075] Figure 18 shows a door arrangement 68 with the actuating device 10 according to Figure 1 The door assembly 68 comprises a frame 74 and a leaf 76 pivotably mounted on the frame 74 and pivotable relative to the frame 74. In the present case, a locking device 66 according to Figure 17 It is also conceivable that the locking device 66 can be arranged on the wing 67. Furthermore, a window arrangement designed analogously to the door arrangement 68 is conceivable.

Claims

1. Actuating device (10), in particular for actuating a locking device (66), comprising: - a housing (12), - a drive element (14) which is mounted in the housing (12) so as to movable in a displacement direction (16) between a first position (18) and a second position (20), - an output element (22) which is mounted in the housing (12) so as to be movable in the displacement direction (16) between a first position (24) and a second position (26), - at least one elastic element (28), wherein the drive element (14) and the output element (22) are pretensioned against one another in the displacement direction (16) by means of the elastic element (28), - a blocking device (30) for blocking and / or releasing a movement of the output element (22) between its first position (24) and its second position (26), - wherein the actuating device (10) is designed such that when the drive element (14) and the output element (22) are arranged in their respective first positions (18, 24) and the drive element (14) is moved in the direction of its second position (20), the movement of the output element (22) is blocked by means of the blocking device (30) until the drive element (14) reaches a first release position (32) which is arranged between the first position (18) and the second position (20) of the drive element (14), wherein as soon as the drive element (14) reaches the first release position (32), the blocking device (30) releases the output element (22) so that the output element (22) is moved, in particular suddenly, from its first position (24) to its second position (26) due to a force acting on the output element (22) by means of the elastic element (28), and / or - wherein the actuating device (10) is designed such that when the drive element (14) and the output element (22) are arranged in their respective second positions (20, 26) and the drive element (14) is moved in the direction of its first position (18), the movement of the output element (22) is blocked by means of the blocking device (30) until the drive element (14) reaches a second release position (34) which is arranged between the second position (20) and the first position (18) of the drive element (14), wherein as soon as the drive element (14) reaches the second release position (34), the blocking device (30) releases the output element (22) so that the output element (22) is moved, in particular suddenly, from its second position (26) to its first position (24) due to a force acting on the output element (22) by means of the elastic element (28).

2. Actuating device (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the actuating device (10) comprises at least one coupling element (36), in particular two coupling elements (36), the coupling element (36) having a fastening portion (38) for fastening one end (19) of the elastic element (28) and a contact portion (40) comprising a contact surface (41) for contacting the drive element (14) and / or the output element (22).

3. Actuating device (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that the fastening portion (38) is designed as a pin-shaped extension and the elastic element (28) has a hook-shaped element (42) for fastening the elastic element (28) to the fastening portion (38) on at least one of its ends (19), in particular on two of its ends (19).

4. Actuating device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elastic element (28) is a spiral spring.

5. Actuating device (10) according to any of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the drive element (14) has at least one clamping surface (44), in particular two clamping surfaces (44), preferably arranged on opposite sides of the drive element (14), for coupling to the coupling element (36), in particular for contacting the contact portion (40), preferably on its contact surface (41), of the coupling element (36).

6. Actuating device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the drive element (14) has a drive extension (46) for introducing a force for displacing the drive element (14) in the displacement direction (16), in particular the drive extension (46) protruding at least partially, in particular for predominantly, from the housing (12).

7. Actuating device (10) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the drive extension (46) comprises a toothing element (48) having a plurality of teeth (50) for meshing engagement with external toothing of a locking nose (72) of a locking cylinder (70), in particular the toothing element (48) protruding at least partially, in particular predominantly, from the housing (12).

8. Actuating device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the drive element (14) has at least one deactivation surface (52), in particular two deactivation surfaces (52), preferably arranged on opposite sides of the drive element (14), for contacting and transferring the blocking device (30) from a blocking state to a releasing state.

9. Actuating device (10) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the blocking device (30) comprises at least one blocking element (54), in particular two blocking elements (54), the blocking element (54) being pretensioned in the direction of the drive element (14) in particular by means of a spring (56), the actuating device (10) being designed such that during a movement of the drive element (14) from its first position (18) into the first release position (32) or from its second position (20) into the second release position (34), the deactivation surface (52) is in contact with the blocking element (54) and transfers it from a blocking state into a releasing state.

10. Actuating device (10) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the blocking element (54) is mounted in the housing (12) so as to be pivoted about a pivot axis (55), in particular the pivot axis (55) being oriented orthogonally to the displacement direction (16).

11. Actuating device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the output element (22) comprises a coupling element (58) for coupling to a locking bolt (60), in particular the coupling element (58) protruding at least partially, in particular predominantly or completely, from the housing (12).

12. Actuating device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the output element (22) has at least one drive surface (62), in particular two drive surfaces (62), preferably arranged on opposite sides of the output element (22), for transmitting a force of the elastic element (28) to the output element (22), in particular the drive surface (62) being designed for contacting the coupling element (36), preferably on its contact portion (40), in particular on the contact surface (41) of the contact portion (40).

13. Actuating device (10) according to any of claims 9 to 12, characterized in that the output element (22) has at least one blocking surface (64), in particular two blocking surfaces (64), the actuating device (10) being designed such that when the output element (22) is arranged in its first position (24) or its second position (26) and the blocking device (30) is in a blocking state, the blocking element (54) of the blocking device (30) forms a stop for the blocking surface (64) in the displacement direction (16) and thus prevents the output element (22) from moving out of its first position (24) or its second position (26) and in the displacement direction (16).

14. Actuating device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing (12) is designed in multiple parts, in particular three or eight parts.

15. Actuating device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing (12) has at least one guide (65), the guide (65) being designed to guide the drive element (14), the output element (22) and / or the coupling element (36), in particular all coupling elements (36), in a straight line in the displacement direction (16).

16. Locking apparatus (66), in particular a mortise lock, for a door arrangement (68) or a window arrangement, comprising a locking bolt (60) and an actuating device (10) coupled to the locking bolt (60) according to any of the preceding claims.

17. Locking apparatus (66) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the locking apparatus (66) comprises an actuating device (10) according to any of claims 7 to 14 and a locking cylinder (70) having a locking nose (72) which has external toothing, the locking apparatus (66) being designed such that the external toothing of the locking nose (72) meshes with the teeth (50) of the toothing element (48) of the drive extension (46).

18. Door arrangement (68) or window arrangement, comprising a frame (74), a leaf (76) pivotally mounted on the frame (74) and pivotable relative to the frame (74), and a locking apparatus (66) arranged on or in the leaf (76) according to any of the two preceding claims.

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