US 12,152,421 B2
Actuating mechanism to actuate a loading or fuel filler flap
Matthias Hegwein, Ippesheim (DE); Joachim Oberst, Grossrinderfeld (DE); Maximiliane Merkert, Ahorn Eubigheim (DE); Stefan Kämmer, Gaukonigshofen (DE); Günter Hins, Würzburg (DE); and Roland Och, Rottendorf (DE)
Assigned to ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC., Glenview, IL (US)
Filed by ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC., Glenview, IL (US)
Filed on Mar. 10, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/691,354.
Claims priority of application No. 10 2021 106 137.7 (DE), filed on Mar. 12, 2021.
Prior Publication US 2022/0290476 A1, Sep. 15, 2022
Int. Cl. E05C 3/30 (2006.01); B60K 15/05 (2006.01); B60L 53/35 (2019.01); E05C 3/00 (2006.01); E05C 3/16 (2006.01)
CPC E05C 3/30 (2013.01) [B60K 15/05 (2013.01); B60L 53/35 (2019.02); E05C 3/004 (2013.01); E05C 3/162 (2013.01); B60K 2015/0515 (2013.01); B60K 2015/0561 (2013.01)] 16 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An actuating mechanism for actuating a charging or fueling flap on a charging or fueling compartment received or receivable on or in a body component of a vehicle, wherein the charging or fueling flap is reversibly movable between a closed position and an open position relative to the charging or fueling compartment, wherein a flap lock is further provided for locking the charging or fueling flap in its closed position, and wherein the actuating mechanism comprises:
a drive having a drive shaft, which is operatively connectable to the charging or fueling flap such that, upon rotation of the drive shaft, the charging or fueling flap is movable relative to the charging or fueling compartment; and
a mechanical control or switching mechanism, which is configured such that, upon rotation of the drive shaft to manipulate the flap lock, a rotational movement of the drive shaft can be tapped with the aid of the mechanical control or switching mechanism;
wherein the mechanical control or switching mechanism is further configured such that, when the rotational movement to manipulate the flap lock is tapped, an operative connection between the drive shaft and the charging or fueling flap is interrupted.