Closing device (1) with a pusher (17), a closing and opening mechanism (7) comprising at least one locking element (9), wherein the at least one locking element (9) movable by means of a latch spring (19) from an open position into a closed is characterized in that the locking spring (19) to assist the closing movement of the at least one locking element (9) in the open position has a first bias voltage by turning the pusher (17) can be generated.