Motor vehicle lock, in particular motor vehicle door lock

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, which is equipped with a locking mechanism (1, 2) substantially comprising a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2). In addition, a release lever (3, 4) is provided to actuate the pawl (2) and to open the lock (1, 2). According to the invention, the release lever (3, 4) is designed in two parts with a pawl release lever (3) acting on the pawl (2) and an actuating release lever (4) interacting with, for example, an actuating lever and / or a drive (6). Both levers (3, 4) can be coupled to and uncoupled from each other via a coupling element (9) that can be swivelled about an axis (10).

Description

[0001] Motor vehicle lock, especially motor vehicle door lock

[0002] Description:

[0003] The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular a motor vehicle door lock, with a locking mechanism consisting essentially of a rotary latch and a pawl, and with a release lever for acting on the pawl and for opening the locking mechanism.

[0004] Almost all motor vehicle locks used in practice and described in the literature have a release lever with which the locking mechanism can be opened. The term "motor vehicle lock" is to be understood broadly here and includes not only motor vehicle door locks, but also, for example, motor vehicle locks used in connection with the locking of seats, tailgates, etc. Such motor vehicle locks are increasingly being operated by electric motors. This allows for special convenience applications and minimizes operating forces.

[0005] However, with such motor vehicle locks with an electric motor-driven opening drive, there is a risk that the electric motor-driven opening drive may not be reversed or not fully reversed or return to its home position after an opening operation. This can occur, for example, in the event of icing, a motor failure, or another mechanical problem. As a result, an at least partial blockage of the release lever and thus the locking pawl by the electric motor drive or otherwise is possible and conceivable. This results in a

[0006] The subsequent closing of a corresponding motor vehicle door is not possible or is blocked. This is because the pawl is not fully extended relative to the rotary latch, meaning that the rotary latch may be blocked by the pawl following the opening process, and functional impairments cannot be completely avoided.

[0007] While the generic prior art according to DE 40 37 637 A1 already includes approaches to equipping the release lever with a memory device, which allows a previously set release position of the release lever to be stored until a closing movement of the vehicle door after the door has been opened cancels the memory. However, this involves a relatively complex memory device and also requires a memory function limit switch, which further increases the complexity. This is intended to provide an overall indication of whether the release lever is in a stored position or not.

[0008] Aside from the fact that the aforementioned, generic state of the art corresponds to a structurally complex solution, this approach is practically impossible to combine with an electric motor-driven opening drive, making it unsuitable for today's applications and requirements. The invention aims to remedy this situation.

[0009] The invention is based on the technical problem of creating such a

[0010] To further develop motor vehicle locks and in particular motor vehicle door locks in such a way that the design effort is reduced and a functional solution is provided which, in particular, enables a flawless locking process after the locking mechanism has been opened.

[0011] To solve this technical problem, a generic motor vehicle lock and in particular a motor vehicle door lock is characterized in the context of the invention in that the release lever is designed in two parts with a pawl release lever acting on the pawl and an actuating release lever interacting with, for example, an actuating lever and / or drive, wherein both levers are optionally coupled to one another or decoupled from one another via a coupling member pivotable about an axis.

[0012] Within the scope of the invention, based on the previously discussed prior art, and very essentially, a two-part release lever is initially used. The release lever actually consists of the pawl release lever and the confirmation release lever. While the pawl release lever primarily ensures that the pawl can be lifted from its locking engagement with the rotary latch when the locking mechanism is closed, the actuation release lever generally imparts a pivoting movement to the release lever itself. Both levers are designed to be functionally and mechanically separate in their basic conception.

[0013] Using the additional coupling link, the two levers can now be either coupled or decoupled. When the two levers are coupled, a rotationally fixed connection exists, so that a load applied to the actuating release lever is and can be transmitted to the pawl release lever, which in turn then lifts the pawl from its engagement with the rotary latch. As a result, the rotary latch can open with spring assistance and release a corresponding and previously trapped locking bolt. In the example case, the door equipped with the motor vehicle lock in question can be opened easily. When decoupled, both levers are separated from each other, so that if necessary, the pawl can be returned to its original position, for example with the help of a pawl spring, and can engage the rotary latch.During this process, the pawl release lever is moved along with the pawl and performs a relative movement to the actuating release lever.

[0014] According to an advantageous embodiment, the coupling element is pivotally mounted on the actuating release lever about its axis. Furthermore, the design is such that the coupling element interacts with a stop on the pawl release lever. Consequently, if the coupling element is in its "engaged" state, the coupling element pivotally mounted on the actuating release lever about its axis ensures that

[0015] Stop on the latch release lever both levers, ie the

[0016] Actuating release lever as well as the latch release lever, together

[0017] If, however, the coupling link is in its "disengaged" functional position, the coupling link cannot interact with the stop on the pawl release lever, and relative movement between the two levers is possible and expressly desired. In the first case, both levers are coupled to each other, and in the second case, they are decoupled from each other.

[0018] In order to pivot the coupling element between the two described functional positions of "engaged" and "disengaged," a manipulation element is usually provided. The manipulation element can be manually actuated, for example. Such manual actuation of the manipulation element is particularly simple and functional if the manipulation element is mounted, for example, in a housing of the motor vehicle lock, and in particular the motor vehicle door lock, so that the manipulation element can be manually actuated and pivoted accordingly by an operator from the outside.

[0019] For this purpose, the manipulation element may advantageously be an actuating nut, a pivoting nut, or a similar manipulation element. Since this is rotatably mounted in the housing of the motor vehicle lock, and in particular the motor vehicle door lock, a pivoting movement of the manipulation element can be initiated by an operator via a slot provided, for example, in an actuating nut using a screwdriver, a key, etc.

[0020] similar to a child safety lock. The tamper-evident element is accessible from the outside, perhaps hidden beneath a cap, strip, outside door handle, cover, etc.

[0021] In order to be able to control and pivot the coupling link into the described functional positions using the manipulation element, the manipulation element is generally designed with the interposition of a bell crank and operates on the coupling link with the aid of the bell crank. For this purpose, the bell crank is generally mounted on the same axis as an electric motor drive for the locking mechanism. The electric motor drive in question is generally used to electrically open the locking mechanism and, for this purpose, actuates the actuating release lever. For this purpose, the electric motor drive usually has an actuating element that acts on the release lever. If the coupling link has assumed its "engaged" state, the actuation of the actuating release lever via the engaged coupling element causes the pawl release lever, which is mounted on the same axis as the actuating release lever, to be driven along.Using the pawl release lever, the pawl can then be released from its locking engagement with the rotary latch. In the "disengaged" state, however, an idle movement occurs.

[0022] In order to transfer the pivoting movement of the manipulation element around its axis to the reversing lever and then finally to the coupling element

[0023] can, the bell crank is generally designed with a manipulation arm and a coupling arm. This is preferably done in such a way that the manipulation element acts on the manipulation arm and the coupling arm acts on the coupling member. As a result, a pivoting movement of the manipulation element as a whole, brought about by a user, for example, results in the coupling member being transferred with its help either into its "engaged" or "disengaged" functional position. As a rule, the manipulation element ensures that the coupling member in the "engaged" state is transferred into its "disengaged" functional position, so that in the event of any blockage of the release lever and / or the electric motor drive, the pawl release lever and the actuating release lever are mechanically separated from one another.This allows a relative movement between the pawl release lever and the actuating release lever, so that as a result the pawl, which may be blocked, is lifted off the rotary latch without any problems and can fall into the rotary latch without collision when the locking mechanism is closed.

[0024] As already explained, the manipulation element is advantageously mounted in a housing of the motor vehicle lock. For this reason, the manipulation element is generally designed to be rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the axis of the release lever. Since the manipulation element rotates about an axis oriented perpendicular to the axis of the release lever, a reversing lever is generally required. For this purpose, the reversing lever is mounted on the same axis as the electric motor drive. The axis of the electric motor drive

[0025] The axis of the drive generally runs parallel to the axis of the release lever. As a result, the rotary movement of the manipulation element about its axis initiated by an operator is converted by means of the bell crank into a corresponding pivoting movement of the bell crank in a plane parallel to the plane of the release lever. This allows the bell crank, which is oriented at the same level as the release lever, to ensure the appropriate actuation of the coupling element, which in turn is pivotably mounted on the actuating release lever about its axis.

[0026] As soon as the coupling element is no longer subjected to pressure by the bell crank and consequently also by the manipulation element, the coupling element generally returns to its original "engaged" position with spring support. The manipulation element and, if applicable, the bell crank also have a corresponding return spring. This return spring can be designed as a separate spring element or as a plastic lip on the housing of the motor vehicle lock, which is typically made of plastic.

[0027] In fact, such an approach is explicitly recommended given that the manipulation element is generally rotatably mounted within the housing in question, so that the plastic housing can provide the return spring for the manipulation element, or such a spring configuration is easily implemented within the plastic housing. This leads to reduced manufacturing and assembly costs.

[0028] In contrast, the coupling link is generally designed with a separate spring, which is generally a leg spring. One leg of the leg spring is fixedly mounted, while the other leg rests on the coupling link and is subjected to pressure when the coupling link transitions from its initial "engaged" position to the "disengaged" position. This allows the leg resting on the coupling link to return the coupling link to its initial "engaged" position with the aid of the manipulation element via the interposed reversing lever.

[0029] Either way, the application of the manipulation element results in the two components of the two-part release lever, i.e. the actuating release lever and the pawl release lever, being mechanically separated from one another. To do this, the coupling element that connects the two levers during normal operation is pivoted from its "engaged" position to the "disengaged" position. As a result, the two levers can move relative to one another. This relative movement can, for example, be initiated or supported by a pawl spring assigned to the pawl. As a result, the pawl returns to its home position with the help of the pawl spring, so that the rotary latch can then lock with the locking bolt caught by the rotary latch. All of this can be realized and implemented particularly easily in terms of technology and design. These are the key advantages.

[0030] The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to a drawing which merely represents an exemplary embodiment; in the drawings:

[0031] Fig. 1 the motor vehicle lock according to the invention in its

[0032] Basic position or normal position,

[0033] Fig. 2 the motor vehicle lock with an electromotive

[0034] Opening process in the “engaged” position of the coupling link,

[0035] Fig. 3 an incomplete electromotive

[0036] Opening process according to Fig. 2 with the electromotive drive blocked and the manipulation element acted upon to transfer the coupling element into its functional position “disengaged”,

[0037] Fig. 4 a return movement starting from the representation of the

[0038] coupling element “disengaged” in Fig. 3 in the direction of “engaged” as well as a return movement of the manipulation element and

[0039] Fig. 5A and 5B show a schematic diagram of a comparison of the solution according to Figs. 1 to 4 in Fig. 5A compared to a variant as is the subject of Fig. 5B and a

[0040] enlarged detail section there.

[0041] The figures show a motor vehicle lock, which is not limited to a motor vehicle door lock. In its basic design, this has a locking mechanism 1, 2, which is only fully indicated in Fig. 1, consisting of a rotary latch 1 and the associated pawl 2. The locking mechanism 1, 2 is shown in the closed state in Fig. 1. In the following Figs. 2 to 4, however, only the pawl 2 can be seen. In order to release the closed state of the locking mechanism 1, 2 shown in Fig. 1, the pawl 2 must be pivoted in the counterclockwise direction indicated in Fig. 1, as can be seen and understood in the transition from Fig. 1 to Fig. 2.

[0042] As a result of the counterclockwise pivoting movement of the pawl 2, the rotary latch 1, which is only partially indicated in Fig. 1 when the locking mechanism 1, 2 is closed, is released from the pawl 2. The rotary latch 1 can then pivot open in the counterclockwise direction, also indicated here, and releases a locking bolt (not explicitly shown). The corresponding vehicle door can be opened.

[0043] In order to be able to actuate or open the pawl 2 and thus the locking mechanism 1, 2, a release lever 3, 4 is provided for acting upon the pawl 2 and for opening the locking mechanism 1, 2. In fact, a pivoting movement of the release lever 3, 4 in question about its axis 5 in the clockwise direction indicated in Fig. 1 corresponds to the pawl 2 in turn

[0044] is pivoted counterclockwise and thereby opens the locking mechanism 1, 2.

[0045] From the exemplary embodiment, it can be seen that the release lever 3, 4 is designed in two parts, as is essential to the invention, with a pawl release lever 3 acting on the pawl 2 and an actuating release lever 4. According to the exemplary embodiment, the actuating release lever 4 interacts with an electric motor drive 6. For this purpose, only an adjusting element 6 of the electric motor drive 6 is shown. The adjusting element 6 can, in turn, be caused to rotate about its axis 7 with the aid of an electric motor (not shown) plus any downstream gearing. This can be seen by comparing Figs. 1 and 2. A reversing lever 8, which will be explained in more detail below, is mounted coaxially to the axis 7 of the adjusting element 6 or the electric motor drive 6.

[0046] It can also be seen that both levers 3, 4, i.e., the pawl release lever 3 and the actuating release lever 4, are mounted coaxially around the common axis 5. According to the exemplary embodiment, a coupling member 9 is also mounted on the actuating release lever 4, namely rotatable about its associated axis 10.

[0047] When comparing Fig. 1 and 2 it becomes clear that the two levers 3, 4, ie the pawl release lever 3 as well as the actuating release lever 4 as both levers 3, 4 of the release lever 3, 4 via the said coupling member 9

[0048] can be selectively coupled or decoupled from one another. For this purpose, the coupling member 9 is pivotally mounted about its own axis 10, as already mentioned, according to the exemplary embodiment and not limited to the actuating release lever 4. Furthermore, the design is such that the coupling member 9 interacts with a stop 3a on the pawl release lever 3.

[0049] For this purpose, the coupling member 9, in the "engaged" state, moves with a front-side nose 9a against the stop 3a in question on the pawl release lever 3. This is shown in Figs. 1, 2 and 5A, 5B. In this way, the pawl release lever 3 and the actuating release lever 4 are connected to one another in a rotationally fixed manner when the coupling member 9 is in the "engaged" state, so that, for example, a pivoting movement of the actuating release lever 4 initiated by the electric motor drive 6 can ultimately be transmitted to the pawl 2 via the pawl release lever 3.

[0050] If, however, the coupling member 9 assumes its "disengaged" position, as is shown in principle in Figs. 3 and 4, the two levers 3, 4 are mechanically decoupled from each other and a relative movement between the two levers 3, 4 is possible. Such a relative movement can be generated, for example, by means of the pawl 2 or an associated pawl spring (not shown). This allows any blockages of the

[0051] electromotive drive 6 and thus also the pawl 2. The pawl 2 can return to its initial position as shown in Fig. 1 as a result of a relative movement of the two levers 3, 4 to one another, in order to be able to engage again in the rotary latch 1, for example after an opening operation of the locking mechanism 1, 2 and during a subsequent closing operation of the rotary latch 1.

[0052] The previously mentioned coupling member 9 can be pivoted according to the invention with the aid of a manipulation element 11 which, according to the exemplary embodiment, can be manually actuated. For this purpose, the manipulation element 11 is designed as an actuating nut or pivoting nut and is equipped with an actuating slot 11a into which, for example, a screwdriver, a key, or the like of an operator can engage in order to pivot the manipulation element in question about its axis 12. In particular, it can be seen from Fig. 1 that the axis 7 of the electric motor drive 6 and the axis 5 of the release lever 3, 4 run predominantly parallel to one another, i.e., the actuating element 6 and the release lever 3, 4 are arranged largely on the same plane or parallel to one another.

[0053] In contrast, the axis 12 of the manipulation element 11 has an angular arrangement and is particularly designed to be rotatable about the axis 12 perpendicular to the axis 5 of the release lever 3, 4. For this reason, a movement of the trigger lever 3, 4 by an operator by pivoting the

[0054] The pivoting movement of the manipulation element 11 initiated by the manipulation element 11 can be deflected by means of the already mentioned deflection lever 8, which consequently performs a pivoting movement in or parallel to the axis of the release lever 3 and thus also of the coupling member 5.

[0055] Finally, the basic structure also includes a spring or leg spring 13, with the aid of which the coupling member 9 is acted upon. In fact, the spring or leg spring 13 has a stationary leg 13a and another movable leg 13b resting on the coupling member 9. For example, a comparison of Figs. 1 and 3 shows that when the coupling member 9 transitions from its "engaged" position according to Fig. 1 to the "disengaged" position according to Fig. 3, the leg 13b of the spring or leg spring 13 resting on the coupling member 9 is deflected and tensioned. In this way, the spring or leg spring 13 is able to return the coupling member 9 to the "engaged" position.

[0056] The mode of operation is as follows. Starting from the basic or normal position in Fig. 1, the locking mechanism 1, 2 can be opened using the electric motor drive 6. For this purpose, the actuating element 6 performs a pivoting movement around its axis 7 in the clockwise direction shown here during the transition from Fig. 1 to Fig. 2. The clockwise pivoting movement of the actuating element 6 results in the actuating element 6 moving with an arm 6a against the actuating release lever 4 and also

[0057] in a clockwise direction about its axis 5, as shown in Fig. 2. The clockwise movement of the actuating release lever 4 about the axis 5 in a clockwise direction has the effect that the pawl release lever 3, which is mounted on the same axis, is driven along with this clockwise action because the coupling member 9 is in its "coupled" position.

[0058] In this "engaged" position of the coupling member 9, the coupling member 9 rests with its nose 9a against the stop 3a of the pawl release lever 3, so that both levers 3, 4 are coupled together in a rotationally fixed manner and pivot clockwise about the common axis 5 as shown in Fig. 2. The clockwise movement of the release lever 3, 4 causes the pawl 2 to rotate in the counterclockwise direction indicated in Fig. 2 and is consequently lifted from its engagement with the rotary latch 1 in the closed state shown in Fig. 1. As a result, the rotary latch 1 can open with spring support and releases a locking bolt. An associated motor vehicle door can be opened.

[0059] If, during the described electromotive opening process using the electric motor, the electromotive drive 6 becomes blocked, for example due to icing, a mechanical blockage, or simply because the electric motor (not shown) is defective or without power, the associated actuating element 6 cannot fully complete the opening movement as shown at the beginning in Fig. 2. This condition is shown in Fig. 3. The blockage of the electromotive drive 6 is thereby

[0060] Cross”.

[0061] In order to nevertheless permit the opening and subsequent closing of the locking mechanism 1, 2, an operator ensures that the rotationally fixed coupling between the two levers 3, 4 is released by actuating the manually actuated manipulation element 11. This is basically shown in Fig. 3. For this purpose, the operator in question ensures that the manipulation element 11 is pivoted about its axis 12 in the counterclockwise direction indicated here. The operator in question can achieve this, for example, by inserting a key into the actuating opening 11a and pivoting the manipulation element 11 accordingly about its axis 12.

[0062] The pivoting movement of the manipulation element 11 in the counterclockwise direction about its axis 12 in the illustration according to Fig. 3 results in the manipulation element 11 pivoting the reversing lever 8 about its common axis 7 with the electric motor drive or actuating element 6 in the clockwise direction indicated in Fig. 3. For this purpose, the reversing element 8 has two arms 8a, 8b, which interact and can interact with the manipulation element 11 on the one hand and a pin on the coupling member 9 on the other. For this purpose, one arm 8a is designed as a manipulation arm 8a and interacts with the manipulation element 11. The other arm 8b, in contrast, is a coupling arm 8b, which works on the coupling member 9. In any case, the clockwise movement of the

[0063] The rotation of the reversing lever 8 about the axis 7 causes the coupling member 9 to pivot about its axis 10, specifically in the counterclockwise direction also indicated in Fig. 3. As a result, the front lug 9a of the coupling member 9 is released from the stop 3a on the pawl release lever 3. Consequently, the two levers 3, 4 release their non-rotatable connection, which exists when the coupling member 9 is in the "engaged" state.

[0064] The coupling member 9 is now in its "disengaged" functional position. The leg 13b in contact with the coupling member 9 is tensioned. Due to the canceled rotationally fixed coupling between the two levers 3, 4, the two levers 3, 4 can perform a relative movement to one another about the axis 5. This relative movement can be transmitted via the pawl spring assigned to the pawl 2 to the pawl release lever 3, which consequently moves in the direction of the actuating release lever 4 compared to the illustration in Fig. 2. In any case, at the end of this relative movement between the two levers 3, 4, the pawl 2 is free from the rotary latch 1 and any blockages of the locking mechanism 1, 2 are released. The pawl 2 assumes its initial position according to Fig. 1, so that the rotary latch 1 can then assume its closed position again and the pawl 2 engages in a latching manner.

[0065] The return movement is shown in Fig. 4. The return movement of the manipulation element 11 is effected by a spring (not shown). This spring can be a resilient plastic lip attached to a housing 14 (only indicated).

[0066] is attached or molded onto the housing 14 in question. According to the exemplary embodiment, the manipulation element 11 is inserted into an opening in the housing 14 in question and can thus be actuated as desired by the operator from outside the housing 14. The housing 14 can be a lock housing.

[0067] In any case, the return movement of the manipulation element 11 following action by an operator corresponds to the manipulation element 11, acted upon by the spring or resilient plastic lip, performing a pivoting movement clockwise about its axis 12, as indicated in Fig. 4. This has the consequence that during this process the deflection lever 8 is also released and can return to its starting position as shown in Fig. 1. As a result, the coupling member 9 is also released from the deflection lever 8 and can consequently be reset with the help of the spring 13 until the basic position or normal position shown in Fig. 1 is reached. The leg 13b of the spring or leg spring 13 resting on the coupling member 9 ensures this. As a result of this, the front nose 9a of the coupling member 9 also moves again against the stop 3a on the pawl release lever 3. This means thatThe coupling member 9 moves from its "disengaged" functional position assumed during the actuation of the manipulation element 11 to its initial "engaged" position, ultimately spring-loaded or spring-reset. The motor vehicle lock has now returned to its initial position shown in Fig. 1.

[0068] Finally, when comparing Figs. 5A and 5B, it can be seen that the design of the coupling member 9 with its front nose 9a and the stop 3a on the latch release lever 3 can be designed in different ways. In fact, in the variant according to Fig. 5A, the stop 3a is oriented transversely to the front nose 9a, whereas in the variant according to Fig. 5B, the stop 3a is an elongated stop 3a. In addition, the variant according to Fig. 5B is equipped with the further difference that, in this context, a pin defining the axis 10 of the coupling member 9 engages over the coupling member 9, so that the coupling member 9 can be coupled to the pin in question by sliding it laterally, which facilitates assembly.

[0069] List of reference symbols

[0070] Rotary latch 1

[0071] Pawl 2

[0072] Lock 1 , 2

[0073] Latch release lever 3

[0074] Stop 3a

[0075] Release lever 3, 4

[0076] Actuating trigger lever 4

[0077] Axis 5

[0078] Drive 6

[0079] Control element 6

[0080] Arm 6a

[0081] Axis 7

[0082] Bell crank 8

[0083] Manipulation arm 8a,

[0084] Coupling arm 8b

[0085] Coupling link 9

[0086] Nose 9a

[0087] Axis 10

[0088] Manipulation element 11

[0089] Actuating slot 11a

[0090] Axis 12

[0091] Leg spring 13

[0092] Leg 13b

[0093] Housing 14

Claims

Patent claims:

1. Motor vehicle lock, in particular motor vehicle door lock, with a locking mechanism (1, 2) essentially comprising a rotary latch (1) and a pawl (2), and with a release lever (3, 4) for acting on the pawl (2) and for opening the locking mechanism (1, 2), characterized in that the release lever (3, 4) is designed in two parts with a pawl release lever (3) acting on the pawl (2) and an actuating release lever (4) interacting with, for example, an actuating lever and / or drive (6), wherein both levers (3, 4) are optionally coupled to one another or decoupled from one another via a coupling member (9) pivotable about an axis (10).

2. Motor vehicle lock according to claim 1, characterized in that the coupling member (9) is pivoted by means of a manipulation element (11) which can be actuated manually, for example.

3. Motor vehicle lock according to claim 2, characterized in that the manipulation element (11) operates on the coupling member (9) with the interposition of a deflection lever (8).

4. Motor vehicle lock according to claim 3, characterized in that the deflection lever (8) is mounted coaxially with an electric motor drive (6) for the locking mechanism (1, 2).

5. Motor vehicle lock according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the deflection lever (8) is designed with a manipulation arm (8a) and a coupling arm (8b) such that the manipulation element (11) works on the manipulation arm (8a) and the coupling arm (8b) works on the coupling member (9).

6. Motor vehicle lock according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the manipulation element (11) is designed to be rotatable about an axis (12) perpendicular to the axis (5) of the release lever (3, 4).

7. Motor vehicle lock according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the coupling member (9) is mounted on the actuating release lever (4) so ​​as to be pivotable about its axis (10).

8. Motor vehicle lock according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the coupling member (9) interacts with a stop (3a) on the pawl release lever (3).

9. Motor vehicle lock according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the electric motor drive (6) acts on the actuating release lever (4) for electrically opening the locking mechanism (1, 2).

10. Motor vehicle lock according to claim 9, characterized in that the electric motor drive (6) is connected to an actuating element (6) on the release lever (3, 4) works.

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