Motor vehicle lock

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock (1), in particular an electrically actuatable motor vehicle lock (1), comprising a locking mechanism (2) having a rotary latch (3) and at least one pawl (4), wherein the rotary latch (3) can be latched at least in a latching position by means of the pawl (4), and having an electric drive (8) for unlocking the locking mechanism (2), wherein the pawl (4) can be moved out of engagement with the rotary latch (3) by means of the electric drive (8), and wherein a means for assisting an opening movement of the rotary latch (3) is provided, wherein the means for assisting the opening movement of the rotary latch (3) is formed by the electric drive.

Description

[0001] P24064WO 1 28 August 2025

[0002] motor vehicle lock

[0003] Description

[0004] The invention relates to a motor vehicle lock, in particular an electrically operated motor vehicle lock, comprising a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least one pawl, wherein the rotary latch can be locked in at least one detent position by means of the pawl; an electric drive for unlocking the locking mechanism, wherein the pawl can be moved out of engagement with the rotary latch by means of the electric drive, and wherein a means for assisting an opening movement of the rotary latch is provided.

[0005] Modern vehicles increasingly integrate systems that support the driver. The automotive industry strives to simplify vehicle operation and / or assist the driver with electrically controlled functions. Electric drives are also increasingly used for vehicle locks, such as those used to close flaps, doors, sliding doors, or hoods. It is now standard practice for locking systems to be electrically locked and unlocked. When unlocking or locking, an actuating chain for opening the locking system is interrupted or, for example, de-energized. This actuating chain can consist of an external door handle, an external operating lever, and a release lever that acts directly on a locking mechanism of the vehicle. P24064WO 2 28 August 2025

[0006] In addition to the electrification of motor vehicles, the automotive industry is also striving to create a greater degree of design freedom. The high reliability of today's locking systems allows for the elimination of mechanical locking mechanisms in vehicle doors, as well as the need for manual unlocking cylinders. This further results in weight savings, which in turn has a positive impact on fuel consumption.

[0007] In order to be able to fully utilize electrically assisted vehicle locks even in the event of a power outage or failure in the vehicle, various solutions have become known that allow the electrically assisted functions to be operated even in emergencies.

[0008] Since the automotive industry strives to increase comfort in vehicles and is therefore increasingly using electrically assisted vehicle locks, the question arises whether a mechanical connection to the vehicle lock can be dispensed with. In any case, unlocking the lock and thus opening the vehicle lock must be guaranteed even in extreme situations. Be it, as described above, in an accident or due to the vehicle lock freezing, in every case the operator of the vehicle must be able to enter the car or open the door from the inside. In the extreme situations mentioned as examples, it can happen that the locking pawl of P24064WO 3 28. August 2025 is lifted from the rotary latch, and because the door is jammed or frozen, the rotary latch does not move and thus the lock catch is not released.To support the opening movement of the rotary latch, various solutions have become known from the prior art.

[0009] German patent DE 10 2015 205 345 describes a motor vehicle lock with a release mechanism for opening a locking mechanism, wherein the release mechanism additionally comprises a pre-tensioned spring which, by means of a release device, is able to assist in opening the locking mechanism or contributes to the opening of a locking mechanism. The release mechanism is part of a worm gear drive, wherein a bolt on a worm gear can be directly engaged with the pawl. Movement of the worm gear thus causes the pawl to be moved out of engagement with the rotary latch. A jammed locking mechanism can therefore be opened with spring assistance.

[0010] To enable the opening of a motor vehicle even in the event of a power outage, a method has been disclosed in DE 10 2013 217 256 A1, which allows the lock to be switched from normal operation to a fault mode. For this purpose, a mechanical storage device, for example in the form of a leg spring, is used. This leg spring is pre-tensioned to store mechanical energy. When the door is closed, one leg of the leg spring is moved and thus into a storage position. To release the energy of the spring, a pin is inserted that releases the pre-tensioned leg of the spring for switching to fault mode (P24064WO 4, August 28, 2025). In fault mode, the lock can then be opened mechanically.

[0011] German patent application DE 10 2015 205 345 A1 discloses a motor vehicle equipped with a mechanical energy storage device. The vehicle lock comprises a locking mechanism consisting of a rotary latch and a pawl, the locking mechanism preferably being electrically unlockable. Electrically unlockable locking systems are also known as electric locks or e-locks. In these locking systems, an electric drive can act on a release lever or directly on the pawl to disengage the pawl from the rotary latch. For example, if the locking mechanism is in a locked position and in a main detent position, the electric drive can pivot the pawl, thus releasing the rotary latch.If a power failure occurs and / or, in the event of an accident, a situation arises where increased force is required to disengage the pawl from the rotary latch, the energy storage device can be released. This energy storage device could be, for example, a coil spring that can be released via a lever mechanism, thus providing a supporting impulse to unlock the lock.

[0012] The solutions known from the prior art have generally proven effective, but are in need of improvement. Not only must the release of the locking latch from a jammed or frozen position be guaranteed, but also the support of the release mechanism of the lock holder (P24064WO 5, August 28, 2025). In particular, the automotive industry's pursuit of electrically assisted operating and comfort systems in vehicles necessitates this flawless operation; it also reflects the desire for design freedom, which, for example, allows for the complete elimination of exterior door handles. This is where the invention comes in.

[0013] The object of the invention is to provide an improved motor vehicle lock. In particular, the object of the invention is to provide an emergency release function that can be easily integrated into existing locking systems and is also structurally simple and space-saving.

[0014] The problem is solved according to the invention by the features of independent claim 1. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims. It should be noted that the exemplary embodiments described below are not limiting; rather, any number of variations of the features described in the description, the dependent claims, and the drawings are possible.

[0015] The object of the invention is solved by providing a motor vehicle lock, in particular an electrically operated motor vehicle lock, comprising a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least one pawl, wherein the rotary latch can be locked in at least one detent position by means of the pawl, an electric drive for unlocking the locking mechanism, wherein the pawl is removed from the P24064WÖ 6 28. August 2025

[0016] The locking mechanism is movable with the rotary latch and a means for assisting an opening movement of the rotary latch is provided, wherein the means for assisting the opening movement of the rotary latch is formed by the electric drive. The inventive design of the vehicle lock makes it possible to provide an unlocking mechanism that can simultaneously assist the opening movement of the locking mechanism. Advantageously, the electric drive for unlocking the locking mechanism is present in the vehicle lock and can perform a dual function.On the one hand, the electric drive serves to unlock the lock, that is, to move the locking pawl out of the engagement area with the rotary latch. Additionally, the electric drive also moves the rotary latch out of its main detent position. Consequently, the electric drive can exert a pulse on the rotary latch, thus assisting in releasing the lock pin. For example, the vehicle can be operated by pulling on an exterior door handle, which generates an electrical signal initiating the unlocking process. If the lock opens or is unlocked, the operator can pull on the exterior door handle, but the jammed or frozen rotary latch will not release. Due to the open-loop design of the vehicle lock, the electric unlocking mechanism...the mechanism of the unlocking mechanism in its second mode of operation and gives an impulse to the rotary latch, so that the opening movement of the rotary latch to release the lock holder is supported. P24064WO 7 28 . August 2025

[0017] It should be noted that the electrical unlocking process can be monitored by a control system. In other words, the position of the rotary latch is monitored by a sensor attached to the latch, so that a position signal from the latch in its main locking position can be detected. The main locking position is thus monitored by a sensor. If the rotary latch position signal indicates that the latch has not moved from its locked position, the electric drive can act directly on the latch. If the latch still does not move, it is also conceivable, according to the invention, that the electric drive could act against the latch two, three, or more times, thus assisting in breaking the ice or moving the latch out of its jammed position.

[0018] The motor vehicle lock according to the invention comprises a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least one pawl. The pawl and rotary latch are preferably pivotably mounted in a lock case and interact with a lock holder, whereby a relative movement between a lock holder, which is usually fixed in place, and the motor vehicle lock results in the locking mechanism engaging. Locking mechanisms with a pre-latch and a main latch, as well as locking mechanisms with one, two, or three locking and / or blocking pawls, are known. The pawl is spring-loaded in the direction of the rotary latch and is moved out of engagement with the rotary latch by means of a release mechanism.

[0019] The rotary latch has a rotary latch spring, which is usually designed as a leg spring. The rotary latch spring pre-tensions the rotary latch into an open position. After unlocking, that is, disengaging the pawl with the rotary latch, the rotary latch moves into an open position, thereby releasing a lock catch.

[0020] In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the electric drive is formed from at least one gear stage and a release lever. The release lever thus forms part of the electric drive, and may, for example, have a toothed profile that engages with a pinion on the output shaft of the electric motor. This compact design allows for a space-saving means of assisting the opening movement of the rotary latch. The release lever is therefore part of the gear stage. The electric motor and the gear stages allow the release lever to be moved in different directions. Thus, the electric motor can, on the one hand, move the release lever to unlock the latch, or on the other hand, move the release lever to exert a impulse on the rotary latch. The release lever therefore performs several functions.The release lever is part of the gear stage, which allows an advantageous transmission ratio to be set, part of the unlocking mechanism and, furthermore, a part for the means of supporting the opening movement of the P24064WO 9 28. August 2025.

[0021] Rotary latch. The multiple functions of the release lever and its integration into the vehicle lock enable a compact design with the fewest possible components.

[0022] Furthermore, it can be advantageous if the gear stage includes an angle gear stage. An angle gear allows the electric motor and the release lever to be positioned at right angles or essentially at right angles to each other. Space is always limited in the installation area of ​​a vehicle lock. If, for example, the vehicle lock is installed in a side door, window guides, control units, trim panels, etc., must also be installed alongside the lock. Therefore, little installation space is available for the vehicle lock inside the door. This is also one reason why, for example, vehicle locks are designed with an L-shaped arm, i.e., at right angles. The use of an angle gear or...Using an angle gear stage to actuate the release lever offers the advantage of allowing for a more convenient arrangement of the electric motor within the vehicle lock. The locking mechanism can then be positioned at right angles to the release lever, resulting in a U-shaped arrangement comprising the electric motor, angle gear, release lever, and locking mechanism.

[0023] In the U-shaped arrangement of the release and support lever, the release lever forms part of the angle gear stages. The aim is, on the one hand, to achieve a compact design for the vehicle lock and, on the other hand, to provide the necessary forces for release and support. The gear stage allows the force that can be transmitted from the release lever to the pawl or the rotary latch to be adjusted.

[0024] As explained above, the release lever can have a first engagement area that can be brought into engagement with the pawl. Depending on the arrangement of the release lever in the vehicle lock, it can be advantageous if the release lever has a chamfer in the first engagement area that can be brought into engagement with the pawl either directly or indirectly. When referring to indirect engagement with the pawl, the pawl may be a single piece, but could, for example, consist of a metallic and a plastic section. In this way, the release lever can engage a plastic extension of the rotary pawl, with a metallic section engaging with the rotary latch.To absorb the high forces that act on the vehicle lock, for example in an accident, the rotary latch, rotary latch axis, locking pawl and locking pawl axis are made of a metallic material, at least in the load-bearing areas.

[0025] In a further embodiment, the release lever has a second engagement area, which can be brought into engagement with the rotary latch. In this embodiment, the release lever has two engagement areas arranged at its ends, each of which can be brought into engagement with the pawl and the rotary latch. Depending on the direction of rotation of the electric motor P24064WO 11 28 August 2025, either the pawl or the rotary latch can be actuated. By arranging the engagement areas, which can be angled or in the same plane as the release lever, the release lever is able to unlock the vehicle lock or actuate the rotary latch in the direction of an open position.

[0026] It can be advantageous if the rotary latch can be moved from a main locking position to at least one release position by means of the release lever. The rotary latch can move into different positions during locking and unlocking. During the locking process of the vehicle lock, the lock holder engages with the rotary latch and moves it into a pre-locking position, a main locking position, and an overtravel position. The overtravel position is characterized by the rotary latch, through its interaction with the lock holder, moving into a position where the pawl can engage the rotary latch unimpeded. Subsequently, the rotary latch moves back to the main locking position. When unlocking, the pawl is moved out of engagement with the rotary latch.During electrical unlocking, the release lever is moved electrically, swinging the locking pawl in such a way that the pawl disengages from the rotary latch. The rotary latch is released and is usually moved from the main latch position, through the pre-latch position, into an open position by the door seal pressure and / or a rotary latch spring. If, due to dirt and / or icing, the rotary latch does not move from the main latch position, this can be remedied by means of a P24064WO 12 28. August 2025.

[0027] The control system detects the position of the rotary latches. This position can be detected, for example, by a sensor, preferably a switching device or a tactile sensor. If the locking pawl is moved out of engagement with the rotary latch and the control system detects the position of the locking pawl (which can also be detected by sensors), the position of the locking components indicates that the rotary latch is detached from the locking pawl, although the rotary latch has not moved or has moved only minimally. In this case, the control system can move the electric motor in the opposite direction to the release of the locking mechanism, and the second end of the release lever engages with the rotary latch. This impulse can force the door open by causing the rotary latch to act against the lock catch and move the door in the opening direction.The rotary latch can be moved into a release position, or at least into a release position, by means of the release lever. The release position is characterized by a pivoting movement being initiated in the rotary latch, sufficient to release the door element, e.g., in the form of breaking an ice. Preferably, the release position is a position of the rotary latch in which the locking pawl cannot re-engage into the main latch position or pre-latch position. Depending on the design of the locking mechanism and the mechanism of the release lever, the rotary latch can also be rotated into an open position.

[0028] In another embodiment, the release lever is arranged essentially at a right angle to the locking mechanism in the vehicle lock. (By the arrangement of P24064WÖ 13 28. August 2025)

[0029] By aligning the locking mechanism at an essentially 90-degree angle to the release lever, a compact overall design of the vehicle lock can be achieved. Additionally, an optimized arrangement between the rotary latch and the second engagement area can be realized. If a stop on the rotary latch protrudes from an outer contour of the rotary latch, large leverage ratios between the release lever and the rotary latch can be achieved. These large leverage ratios allow for the introduction of significant impulses or forces into the rotary latch. Consequently, an impulse generator for opening or assisting the opening of the locking mechanism can be provided using existing components of a vehicle lock.

[0030] In a further advantageous embodiment, the rotary latch has an extension, or stop, which can be engaged by the release lever. The stop or extension arranged on the rotary latch extends beyond the contour of the rotary latch and is preferably formed by the metallic core of the rotary latch. The extension projecting beyond the contour of the rotary latch provides a long lever arm with respect to the axis of the rotary latch, so that the greatest possible moment can be provided to the rotary latch to support the opening movement. By means of the release lever and preferably by means of the second engagement area, a large opening force can thus be introduced into the rotary latch. A right-angled arrangement between the release lever and the second engagement area on the release lever enables the rotary latch to be pressed open or guided.August 2025, a large angular range and simultaneous sliding of the second engagement area on the extension of the rotary trap are achievable. Thus, a compact structure to support the rotary movement of the rotary trap can be provided using simple design means.

[0031] Furthermore, it can be advantageous to consider an embodiment of the invention in which the pawl has a control contour, wherein the control contour can be engaged with the first engagement area. The rotary latch is arranged in the locking plane and can therefore also be arranged at right angles to the release lever. Preferably, the pawl consists of a metallic part and a plastic part. Both parts can be permanently connected to each other, resulting in a single-level structure. In the area of ​​the engagement surface with the rotary latch, the pawl is made of metal. The locking mechanism is preferably mounted in a lock case or a lock plate of the motor vehicle lock on metallic axes. To generate a release force, or...To enable the introduction of an actuating force into the pawl in order to initiate the opening of the lock, the pawl preferably has a plastic extension that can be engaged with the release lever. Consequently, when the lock is electrically opened, the first section of the release lever engages with the plastic section of the pawl. It has proven advantageous if the first section of the release lever is angled and a control contour is formed on the pawl. During a rotational movement of the release lever (P24064WO 15, August 28, 2025), the first section of the release lever engages with the plastic section and, in particular, the control cam of the plastic section, pivoting the pawl. This pivoting of the pawl disengages it from the rotary latch.

[0032] It has proven advantageous if the release lever can be engaged with the rotary latch two, three, or more times. As explained above, the control system detects whether the rotary latch has moved out of its detent position, particularly the main detent position, when the locking pawl moves out of the engagement range of the rotary latch. In this case, the control system actuates the electric motor in the opposite direction to the release, so that the second engagement range of the release lever engages with the extension of the rotary latch. If the rotary latch does not move after an initial impulse from the release lever, the release lever can be moved again against the rotary latch, so that two or more impulses are applied to the rotary latch to assist its opening movement.It should be noted that the second engagement area and the locking pawl are designed such that the release lever keeps the locking pawl out of engagement with the rotary latch's range of motion. In other words, the release lever functions as a storage lever. A first, angled engagement area preferably engages the control contour of the locking pawl and holds the pawl in the release position. Due to the multiple functions of the release lever, a compact overall design of the vehicle lock can be achieved (P24064WO 16 28 . August 2025), and a highly functional, low-weight vehicle lock can be provided with a minimal number of components.

[0033] The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and a preferred embodiment. However, it is important to note that the embodiment does not limit the invention but merely represents an advantageous configuration. The features shown can be implemented individually or in combination with other features described in the description and claims.

[0034] It shows:

[0035] Fig. 1 shows a three-dimensional view of a vehicle lock designed according to the invention, showing the locking plane and the release lever in a main locking position.

[0036] Fig. 2, the motor vehicle lock, like that of Fig. 1 in an unlocked position and

[0037] Fig. 3 shows the motor vehicle lock according to the invention in the unlocked position and with the release lever engaging the rotary latch.

[0038] Figure 1 shows a three-dimensional view of a motor vehicle lock 1 in a main locking position of the locking mechanism 2. The rotary latch 3 is shown with the pawl 4 engaged. Also visible are a motor vehicle lock housing 5, a metal lock case 6, a release lever 7, an electric drive 8, a support lever 9, and a sensor element 10. It should be noted that Figure 1 only shows the features essential for explaining the invention; for example, part of the motor vehicle lock housing 5 is not shown.

[0039] The vehicle lock 1 shown in Fig. 1A is in a main locking position, with a metallic core 11 of the locking pawl 3 engaging a metallic section 12 of the locking pawl 4. To withstand the high forces exerted on the vehicle lock 1, for example in an accident, the locking parts 3, 4 are mounted in metallic axles 13, 14 in the lock case 6. In addition to the metallic section 12, the locking pawl 4 has a plastic extension 15, which can be engaged by the release lever 7. The rotary latch 3, in turn, has a plastic casing 16, which, among other things, serves to minimize noise in the bearing area and in the area of ​​interaction with a lock holder (not shown).

[0040] Furthermore, an extension 17 is provided on the rotary latch 3, with the extension 17 serving as a stop for the release lever 7. The release lever 7 is driven by the electric drive 8. For this purpose, a toothed gear 18, in conjunction with a pinion 19, forms a gear stage 20 for moving the release lever 7. P24064WO 18 28. August 2025

[0041] Release lever 7 has two end-mounted engagement areas 21, 22. A first engagement area 22 can be engaged with the locking pawl 4 via the extension 15. The second engagement area 21 serves to assist an opening movement of the rotary latch 3 and engages with the rotary latch 3 via the extension 17. The release lever itself is preferably designed as a metallic component and pivotably mounted in the vehicle lock housing 5.

[0042] Depending on the design of the motor vehicle lock 1, the electric drive 8 can be configured with a single gear stage 2 - 20, or, as shown in this exemplary embodiment, with a further gear stage.

[0043] 23 show .

[0044] Figure 1 shows the vehicle lock 1 in a main latching position, that is, in a position where a door or hatch is fully closed and the vehicle can be moved. The sensor element 10 detects the position of the rotary latch 3, thus ensuring that the door or hatch is fully closed. A corresponding sensor on the locking pawl 4 can also detect the position of the locking pawl 4.

[0045] If an opening command is now sent from the operator to a control unit at the electrically operated vehicle lock 1

[0046] When signal 24 is sent, the electric drive 8 is activated and the gear stages 20, 23 move the pinion 19, thereby moving the release lever 7, as shown in Fig. 2, counterclockwise in the direction of arrow P. The movement of the release lever 7 in the direction of arrow P results in the engagement area 22, which in this embodiment is angled, engaging with a control contour 25. The relative movement between the engagement area 22 and the control contour 25 results in the pawl 4 being moved out of the engagement area with the rotary latch 3. As already explained above, the pawl 4 can be made in one piece, with, for example, the extension 15 being molded over the pawl 4, but it is also conceivable that the pawl 4 and the extension 15 are made as straight components that interlock in a form-fitting manner.

[0047] Figure 2 shows the unlocked position of the locking mechanism 2. The pawl 4 is shown in a release position, in which it is held by the release lever 7. The release lever 7 thus serves as a storage lever for the pawl 4. "Storage lever" here means that the pawl 4 is held in the deflected position by the release lever 7; that is, the position of the pawl 4 is held or stored by the release lever 7. If the rotary latch 3 does not move after the locking mechanism 2 is unlocked, this can be detected by the sensor 10. In this case, the electric drive 8 is activated, as shown in Figure 3. The electric drive 8 moves the release lever 7 further in the direction of arrow P, so that the second engagement area of ​​the release lever 7, with its extension 17, engages the rotary latch 3. A force F is applied in P24064WO 20 28 .In August 2025, the rotary latch 3 is initiated, which serves to assist the opening movement of the rotary latch 3. The impulse resulting from the force F on the rotary latch moves the rotary latch 3 into its open position and, in Fig. 3, around the axis 13 in a clockwise direction. If the rotary latch 3 does not move from the mainmast position due to, for example, icing of the door or tailgate element, the impulse introduced into the rotary latch 3 can initiate ice breaking at the door element. As described above, the control 24 can also exert a double or multiple impulse on the rotary latch 3 to enable continuous application of force to the rotary latch 3.

[0048] As can also be seen in Fig. 3, the release lever 7 with its first engagement area 22, in conjunction with the control cam 25, continues to function as a storage lever, thus ensuring unimpeded support of the opening movement of the rotary latch 3. Due to the compact design of the vehicle lock 1 and the essentially right-angled arrangement of the release lever 7 and the locking mechanism 2, a large force can be introduced into the rotary latch while requiring only a small amount of space. P24064WO 21 28. August 2025

[0049] Reference character list

[0050] 1 motor vehicle lock

[0051] 2 locks

[0052] 3 rotary trap

[0053] 4 locking pawls

[0054] 5 lock housings

[0055] 6 lock boxes

[0056] 7 release levers

[0057] 8 electric drive

[0058] 9 support levers

[0059] 10 sensor elements

[0060] 11 metallic core

[0061] 12 metallic area

[0062] 13th and 14th axes

[0063] 15 Stretching

[0064] 16 Sheathing

[0065] 17 Extension

[0066] 18 gear teeth

[0067] 19 sprockets

[0068] 20, 23 gear stage

[0069] 21, 22 Intervention area

[0070] 24 control unit

[0071] 25 Tax contour

[0072] P arrow

[0073] F force

Claims

P24064WO 22 28 August 2025 Patent claims 1. Motor vehicle lock (1), in particular an electrically operated motor vehicle lock (1), comprising a locking mechanism (2) with a rotary latch (3) and at least one pawl (4), wherein the rotary latch (3) can be locked in at least one detent position by means of the pawl (4), an electric drive (8) for unlocking the locking mechanism (2), wherein the pawl (4) can be moved out of engagement with the rotary latch (3) by means of the electric drive (8), and wherein a means for supporting an opening movement of the rotary latch (3) is provided, characterized in that the means for supporting the opening movement of the rotary latch (3) is formed from the electric drive (8).

2. Motor vehicle lock (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the electric drive (8) is formed from at least one gear stage (20,23) and a release lever (7).

3. Motor vehicle lock (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the gear stage (20,23) has an angle gear stage (20).

4. Motor vehicle lock (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that the release lever (7) forms a part of the angle gear stage (20). P24064WO 23 28 August 2025 5. Motor vehicle lock (1) according to one of claims 2 or 3, characterized in that the release lever (7) has a first engagement area (22), wherein the first engagement area (22) can be brought into engagement with the locking pawl (4).

6. Motor vehicle lock (1) according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the release lever (7) has a second engagement area (21), wherein the second engagement area (21) can be brought into engagement with the rotary latch (3).

7. Motor vehicle lock (1) according to one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the rotary latch (3) can be moved from a main locking position to at least a release position by means of the release lever (7).

8. Motor vehicle lock (1) according to one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that the release lever (7) is arranged substantially perpendicular to the locking mechanism (2) in the motor vehicle lock (1).

9. Motor vehicle lock (1) according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the rotary latch (3) has an extension (17) wherein the extension (17) can be engaged with the release lever (7).

10. Motor vehicle lock (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the locking pawl (4) has a control contour (25), wherein the control- P24064WO 24 28 . August 2025 contour (25) with the first intervention area (22) in 11. Motor vehicle lock (1) according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the second engagement area (21) of the release lever (7) can be engaged 2, 3 or multiple times with the rotary latch (3).

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