1. Field of the Invention
The invention pertains to a lock, especially for motor vehicles, for securing a movable part, such as a pivoting flap, in position with respect to a stationary part, such as a housing. The lock includes two rotary latches arranged at a certain distance apart, in which two closing pieces engage when the latches are in the closed position. Two locking elements hold the two rotary latches in their closed position and are designed as integral parts of the shaft connecting them to each other, so that the locking elements are able to rotate synchronously with the shaft. In their closed position, the two rotary latches cooperate with two closing pieces. The latches are secured in their closed position by two locking elements, which are designed as integral parts of the shaft which connects them to each other. These elements are thus able to rotate synchronously with the shaft.
2. Description of the Related Art
In a known lock of this type, the two locking levers are designed as integral parts of the die-cast zinc shaft which synchronizes them. As a result of manufacturing processes and later as a result of fluctuations in temperature during use, angle tolerances and distortions develop, which can make it difficult to operate the lock as intended. These factors can also lead to twisting after the shaft has been installed, which can cause jamming.