FIGS. 4A-4F movement sequence when a locking pawl is locked;

FIGS. 5A-5D Movement sequence for releasing the locking of a locking pawl;

FIG. 6A Element with locking mechanism locked to a vehicle floor;

FIG. 6B Section of the element in FIG. 6A in secured locking position;

FIG. 7A Element according to FIG. 6A in non-secured locking position;

FIG. 7B Element according to FIG. 6A in non-locked condition.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In the figures, identical components are to be understood with the corresponding reference signs. For the sake of clarity, components may not have a reference sign in some figures, but have been designated elsewhere.

FIG. 1 shows the locking mechanism 1 according to a preferred design. FIG. 1 shows the locking mechanism 1 in at least a partial exploded view.

As can be seen, the locking mechanism 1 has a first locking pawl 2 and a second locking pawl 3. These are mounted rotatably with respect to a locking axis 4, namely about a first rotary axis 8. The locking pawls 2, 3 are arranged at a first distance 21 from one another in a width direction B.

Furthermore, a synchronous shaft 5 is provided, wherein a first safety pawl 6 and a second safety pawl 7 are arranged on the synchronous shaft 5, which are connected to the synchronous shaft 5 in a non-rotating manner. This can be realised, for example, via a tongue and groove combination with tongue 18 and groove 19.

A first comfort pawl 10 and a second comfort pawl 11 are also provided, which are also connected to the synchronous axle 5. The comfort pawls 10, 11 are connected to the synchronous axle 5 in such a way that a slight rotation with respect to the synchronous axle 5 is possible. For this purpose, the comfort pawls 10, 11 each have an elongated hole 20 which can interact with a corresponding further spring of the synchronous axle 5.

The safety pawls 6, 7 are arranged at a second distance 22 and the comfort pawls 10, 11 at a third distance 23 from each other in width direction B. Preferably, the comfort pawls 10, 11 are arranged between the safety pawls 6, 7 in width direction B or vice versa.

The synchronous axle 5 and the locking axle 4 are rotatably mounted by means of a first holding element 12 and a second holding element 13.

A first torsion spring 14 and a second torsion spring 15 are provided for applying force to the synchronous axle 5. Preferably, these torsion springs 14, 15 surround the synchronous axle 5. Preferably, the torsion springs 14, 15 are connected on the one hand to the synchronous axle 5 and on the other hand to a holding element 12, 13 or another fixed element.

A force is applied to the first comfort pawl 10 by means of a third torsion spring 16 and to the second comfort pawl 11 by means of a fourth torsion spring 17. The torsion springs 16, 17 are connected on the one hand to the synchronous shaft 5 and on the other hand to the respective comfort pawl 10, 11, whereby this application of force is independent of the application of force to the synchronous shaft 5.

A Bowden cable attachment 24 can be arranged on the synchronous shaft 5, which is provided and designed to receive a first end 26 of a Bowden cable element 25.

In FIG. 2 the locking mechanism 1 according to FIG. 1 is shown in an assembled state with additional components. According to FIG. 2, the Bowden cable element 25 is now shown, as well as a first locking element 27 and a second locking element 28. The locking elements 27, 28 can, for example, be recessed in a vehicle floor or vehicle body 29. The locking elements 27, 28 are each arranged rotatably with respect to the vehicle floor 29 so that they can be brought from a parking position, i.e. sunk into the floor, into a locking position, i.e. swung completely out of the floor. The locking elements 27, 28 can be of eyelet-like design.

FIG. 2 also shows a first tension spring 30 and a second tension spring 31. The first tension spring 30 is connected on the one hand to the first locking pawl 2 and on the other hand to the first holding element 12 or another fixed element. The second tension spring 31 is connected on the one hand to the second locking pawl 3 and on the other hand to the second retaining element 13 or another fixed element. The fixed element here preferably refers to a section of the element, for example the box element. Preferably, the locking mechanism 1 is fixedly connected to the element by means of the holding elements 12, 13.

FIG. 2 further shows the locking position, i.e. that both locking pawls 2, 3 are in contact with the respective locking element 27, 28.

FIG. 3 shows the situation where the locking mechanism 1 is in contact with only one of the locking elements 27, 28. The first locking element 27 is in the locking position, the second locking element 28 is in the parking position. Since the two locking pawls 2, 3 can be rotated independently of each other, only the first locking pawl 2 is locked.

Also an acceptance 32 can be seen by means of which the first end 26 of the Bowden cable element 25 is connected to the synchronous axle 5.

The acceptance 32 is spaced from the synchronous axle in the radial direction thereof, creating a lever which facilitates the rotation of the synchronous axle 5.

According to FIGS. 4A to 4D, the movement sequence during locking of a latch element 2, 3 is shown.

The locking pawls 2, 3 preferably comprise a U-shaped hook element 33 with a first leg 34 and a second leg 35. The hook element 33 is arranged in such a way that the legs 34, 35 can move substantially in a circular path around the first rotary axis 8. Particularly preferably, the locking pawl 2, 3 can be brought into contact with the locking element 27, 28 particularly well if the first leg 34 is formed longer than the second leg 35 and the first leg is arranged closer to the first rotary axis