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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 22, 2003
Filed:
Dec. 29, 1999
Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg, Coburg, DE;
Abstract
Device for transferring mechanical setting movements and/or electrical signals between a door operating device ( ) and a door closing device ( ) of a motor vehicle door for the mechanical door functions opening/closing and locking/unlocking as well as for electrical lock functions. A one-piece coupling element ( ) which is capable of translation and/or rotational displacement and which mechanically and/or electrically transfers both door functions between the door operating device ( ) and the door closing device ( ) is provided with at least one plug which can be connected to an electrical contacting site mounted on the door closing device ( ) or on the support plate, wherein the control signals for both door functions can be transferred through the electrical contacting site or the control signals for one door function can be transferred through the electrical contacting site whilst the other door function can be transferred rotationally or in translation through the coupling element ( ).