Actuating apparatus for a flap which is mounted movably on a component, and a component with such an actuating apparatus

An actuating apparatus for a flap which is mounted on a component such that it can be moved between a closed position and an open position, comprising:

• a first actuating element configured to be fastened fixedly to the flap so as to rotate with it, and wherein configured to be moved with the flap;
• and
• a second actuating element configured to be fastened to the component, and configured to be rotated about a first rotational axis relative to the component,
• wherein the second actuating element has a first end and a second end opposite the first end in the direction of the rotational axis,
• wherein the first end is configured in order to interact with a drive with the aid of a mechanism which has a toothing system,
• wherein the second end has, at least in regions, a first locking or release geometry,
• wherein the first actuating element has, at least in regions, a second locking or release geometry,
• wherein the second actuating element is rotatable in a reversible manner between a first orientation and a second orientation via the toothing system at the first end, and
• wherein the first and second locking or release geometry of the first and second actuating element are configured in order to interact with one another such that, in the first orientation of the second actuating element, the first actuating element is locked to the second actuating element and, in the second orientation of the second actuating element, the first actuating element is released from the second actuating element;
• wherein the actuating apparatus furthermore has the drive means for moving the second actuating element between the first and the second orientation;
• wherein the drive means has a plate and a traction cable which is fastened to the plate,
• wherein it is possible for the plate to be rotated in a reversible manner counter to or by way of a spring force between a first orientation and a second orientation about a second rotational axis which runs parallel to the first rotational axis,
• wherein the plate has a toothing system which is of complementary configuration with respect to the toothing system at the first end of the second actuating element and meshes with said toothing system,
• wherein the first orientation of the plate corresponds to the first orientation of the second actuating element, and the second orientation of the plate corresponds to the second orientation of the second actuating element, and
• wherein it is possible for the plate to be rotated between its first and second orientation at least by means of the traction cable.