US20100127536A1 - System to establish a trim edge for a vehicle roof window - Google Patents

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US20100127536A1
US20100127536A1 US12/630,554 US63055409A US2010127536A1 US 20100127536 A1 US20100127536 A1 US 20100127536A1 US 63055409 A US63055409 A US 63055409A US 2010127536 A1 US2010127536 A1 US 2010127536A1
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  • the invention relates to systems to establish a trim edge for a vehicle roof window.
  • Variations may occur in the edgefold height of trim around a sunroof due to manufacturing tolerances or wear of edgefolding equipment.
  • Embodiments of the invention may take the form of a system for providing a trim edge for a roof window in a vehicle having a cabin partially defined by a roof.
  • the system includes a cover stock to provide an aesthetic surface for the roof of the cabin and a substrate to support the cover stock and including an angled portion defining an opening for the roof window.
  • the substrate includes first and second surfaces.
  • the cover stock covers the first surface of the angled portion of the substrate.
  • the system also includes a bracket, having a finishing edge and attached with the second surface of the substrate, to support the angled portion of the substrate.
  • the finishing edge at least partially defines the trim edge for the roof window.
  • FIG. 1A is an exterior perspective view of a vehicle sunroof and shows the location of the sunroof;
  • FIG. 1B is an interior perspective view of the sunroof of FIG. 1A and shows the trim edge defining the perimeter of the roof relative to the sunroof;
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded assembly view of portions of an edge system used to create the trim edge of FIG. 1B in accordance with an embodiment of the invention and shows a headliner and reinforcement;
  • FIG. 3 is a side view, in cross-section, of the edge system of FIG. 2 , when assembled, and shows the trim edge in detail;
  • FIG. 4 is a side view, in cross-section, of an alternative embodiment of the edge system of FIG. 2 , when assembled, and shows the trim edge in detail;
  • FIG. 5 is another side view, in cross-section, of the edge system of FIG. 2 , when assembled, and shows the attachment between the reinforcement and roof in detail;
  • FIG. 6 is another side view, in cross-section, of an alternative embodiment of the edge system of FIG. 2 , when assembled, and shows the lip having a curved profile and the attachment between the reinforcement and the roof in detail.
  • FIG. 1A is an exterior perspective view of sunroof 10 of vehicle 12 showing the location of sunroof 10 .
  • FIG. 1B is an interior perspective view (cabin view) of sunroof 10 of vehicle 12 showing trim edge 16 defining the perimeter of roof 14 relative to sunroof 10 . As described below, trim edge 16 provides a finished edge around sunroof 10 .
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded assembly view of portions of edge system 17 used to create trim edge 16 ( FIG. 1B ) showing headliner 18 and reinforcement 20 .
  • Headliner 18 includes shaped opening 22 , A-surface 24 , and B-surface 26 .
  • Shaped opening 22 provides access to sunroof 10 ( FIG. 1B ) from the vehicle cabin.
  • Reinforcement 20 includes bottom surface 28 and top surface 30 . Bottom surface 28 of reinforcement 20 and B-surface 26 of headliner 18 are attached as described below.
  • Reinforcement 20 also includes clip retainers 32 which receive a portion of push clips 34 ( FIG. 5 ).
  • Reinforcement 20 is attached with roof 14 ( FIG. 1B ) via push clips 34 as described below.
  • Reinforcement 20 further includes holes 36 for hot melt bonding of reinforcement 20 to headliner 18 .
  • FIG. 3 is a side view, in cross-section, of edge system 17 of FIG. 2 , when assembled, showing trim edge 16 in detail.
  • Cover 38 e.g., fabric
  • Reinforcement 20 includes lip 40 , which may be flexible, that wraps around edge 42 of headliner 18 and covers a portion of cover 38 adhered to A-surface 24 of headliner 18 .
  • Lip 40 thus, forms trim edge 16 .
  • lip 40 may have a different profile, e.g., curved.
  • edge 42 of headliner 18 may be pushed into lip 40 such that edge 42 is obscured from occupant view. Also, if lip 40 is flexible, it may be pulled around edge 42 such that edge 42 is obscured from occupant view.
  • Lip 40 includes interior surface 44 .
  • interior surface 44 of lip 40 is in contact with cover 38 such that there is no space between interior surface 44 and cover 38 .
  • a gap may exist between interior surface 44 and cover 38 . Whether there is a gap may depend on design requirements or visual preferences.
  • FIG. 4 is a side view, in cross-section, of an alternative embodiment of edge system 117 of FIG. 2 , when assembled, showing trim edge 116 in detail.
  • Numbered elements that differ by increments of 100 have similar descriptions, e.g., headliners 18 , 118 (substrates) have similar descriptions.
  • Reinforcement 120 (bracket) includes lip 140 (rigid finishing portion) that wraps partially around edge 142 of headliner 118 .
  • Cover 138 (cover stock) is adhered to A-surface 124 (first surface) of headliner 118 and wraps around lip 140 of reinforcement 120 .
  • Cover 138 is adhered to top surface 130 (rear surface) of reinforcement 120 .
  • cover 138 in combination with lip 140 forms trim edge 116 .
  • edges 42 , 142 do not define trim edges 16 , 116 . Rather, in the embodiment of FIG. 3 , lip 40 defines the distance between sunroof 10 and trim edge 16 . In the embodiment of FIG. 4 , lip 140 and cover 138 define the distance between sunroof 110 and trim edge 116 . These configurations offer better control over the distance between a sunroof and trim edge.
  • the location of edges 42 , 142 relative to the substantially flat portions of headliners 18 , 118 respectively depends on manufacturing tolerances that result from manufacturing processes such as thermoforming and water jet cutting.
  • the location of lips 40 , 140 relative to the substantially flat portions of headliners 18 , 118 respectively may be formed with more controllable processes.
  • FIG. 5 is another side view, in cross-section, of edge system 17 , when assembled, showing the attachment between reinforcement 20 and roof 14 in detail.
  • Push clip 34 which mounts in reinforcement 20 as described above, is pushed into roof 14 .
  • FIG. 6 is another side view, in cross-section, of an alternative embodiment of edge system 217 , when assembled, showing lip 240 having a curved profile and the attachment between reinforcement 220 and roof 214 .
  • Roof 214 and reinforcement 220 each include self-aligning fasteners, e.g., Velcro®, which are used to attach reinforcement 220 to roof 214 .
  • Reinforcement 220 may be attached to roof 214 , however, in any desired fashion.

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A headliner and bracket cooperate to define a trim edge around a vehicle sunroof. The bracket may include a lip that wraps around an edge of the headliner and trim associated with the headliner.

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    CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
  • This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/737,325, filed Apr. 19, 2007, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • 1. Field of the Invention
  • The invention relates to systems to establish a trim edge for a vehicle roof window.
  • 2. Discussion
  • Variations may occur in the edgefold height of trim around a sunroof due to manufacturing tolerances or wear of edgefolding equipment.
    • SUMMARY
  • Embodiments of the invention may take the form of a system for providing a trim edge for a roof window in a vehicle having a cabin partially defined by a roof. The system includes a cover stock to provide an aesthetic surface for the roof of the cabin and a substrate to support the cover stock and including an angled portion defining an opening for the roof window. The substrate includes first and second surfaces. The cover stock covers the first surface of the angled portion of the substrate. The system also includes a bracket, having a finishing edge and attached with the second surface of the substrate, to support the angled portion of the substrate. The finishing edge at least partially defines the trim edge for the roof window.
  • While exemplary embodiments in accordance with the invention are illustrated and disclosed, such disclosure should not be construed to limit the claims. It is anticipated that various modifications and alternative designs may be made without departing from the scope of the invention.
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  • FIG. 1A is an exterior perspective view of a vehicle sunroof and shows the location of the sunroof;
  • FIG. 1B is an interior perspective view of the sunroof of FIG. 1A and shows the trim edge defining the perimeter of the roof relative to the sunroof;
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded assembly view of portions of an edge system used to create the trim edge of FIG. 1B in accordance with an embodiment of the invention and shows a headliner and reinforcement;
  • FIG. 3 is a side view, in cross-section, of the edge system of FIG. 2, when assembled, and shows the trim edge in detail;
  • FIG. 4 is a side view, in cross-section, of an alternative embodiment of the edge system of FIG. 2, when assembled, and shows the trim edge in detail;
  • FIG. 5 is another side view, in cross-section, of the edge system of FIG. 2, when assembled, and shows the attachment between the reinforcement and roof in detail; and,
  • FIG. 6 is another side view, in cross-section, of an alternative embodiment of the edge system of FIG. 2, when assembled, and shows the lip having a curved profile and the attachment between the reinforcement and the roof in detail.
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  • FIG. 1A is an exterior perspective view of sunroof 10 of vehicle 12 showing the location of sunroof 10.
  • FIG. 1B is an interior perspective view (cabin view) of sunroof 10 of vehicle 12 showing trim edge 16 defining the perimeter of roof 14 relative to sunroof 10. As described below, trim edge 16 provides a finished edge around sunroof 10.
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded assembly view of portions of edge system 17 used to create trim edge 16 (FIG. 1B) showing headliner 18 and reinforcement 20. Headliner 18 includes shaped opening 22, A-surface 24, and B-surface 26. Shaped opening 22 provides access to sunroof 10 (FIG. 1B) from the vehicle cabin. Reinforcement 20 includes bottom surface 28 and top surface 30. Bottom surface 28 of reinforcement 20 and B-surface 26 of headliner 18 are attached as described below. Reinforcement 20 also includes clip retainers 32 which receive a portion of push clips 34 (FIG. 5). Reinforcement 20 is attached with roof 14 (FIG. 1B) via push clips 34 as described below. Reinforcement 20 further includes holes 36 for hot melt bonding of reinforcement 20 to headliner 18.
  • FIG. 3 is a side view, in cross-section, of edge system 17 of FIG. 2, when assembled, showing trim edge 16 in detail. Cover 38, e.g., fabric, is adhered, e.g., glued, to A-surface 24 of headliner 18. Reinforcement 20 includes lip 40, which may be flexible, that wraps around edge 42 of headliner 18 and covers a portion of cover 38 adhered to A-surface 24 of headliner 18. Lip 40, thus, forms trim edge 16. In alternative embodiments, lip 40 may have a different profile, e.g., curved.
  • During assembly, edge 42 of headliner 18, and any portion of cover adhered with A-surface 24 of headliner 18 near edge 42, may be pushed into lip 40 such that edge 42 is obscured from occupant view. Also, if lip 40 is flexible, it may be pulled around edge 42 such that edge 42 is obscured from occupant view.
  • Lip 40 includes interior surface 44. In the embodiment of FIG. 3, interior surface 44 of lip 40 is in contact with cover 38 such that there is no space between interior surface 44 and cover 38. In other embodiments, a gap may exist between interior surface 44 and cover 38. Whether there is a gap may depend on design requirements or visual preferences.
  • FIG. 4 is a side view, in cross-section, of an alternative embodiment of edge system 117 of FIG. 2, when assembled, showing trim edge 116 in detail. Numbered elements that differ by increments of 100 have similar descriptions, e.g., headliners 18, 118 (substrates) have similar descriptions. Reinforcement 120 (bracket) includes lip 140 (rigid finishing portion) that wraps partially around edge 142 of headliner 118. Cover 138 (cover stock) is adhered to A-surface 124 (first surface) of headliner 118 and wraps around lip 140 of reinforcement 120. Cover 138 is adhered to top surface 130 (rear surface) of reinforcement 120. In the embodiment of FIG. 4, cover 138 in combination with lip 140 forms trim edge 116.
  • In the embodiments described above, edges 42, 142 do not define trim edges 16, 116. Rather, in the embodiment of FIG. 3, lip 40 defines the distance between sunroof 10 and trim edge 16. In the embodiment of FIG. 4, lip 140 and cover 138 define the distance between sunroof 110 and trim edge 116. These configurations offer better control over the distance between a sunroof and trim edge. The location of edges 42, 142 relative to the substantially flat portions of headliners 18, 118 respectively depends on manufacturing tolerances that result from manufacturing processes such as thermoforming and water jet cutting. The location of lips 40, 140 relative to the substantially flat portions of headliners 18, 118 respectively may be formed with more controllable processes.
  • FIG. 5 is another side view, in cross-section, of edge system 17, when assembled, showing the attachment between reinforcement 20 and roof 14 in detail. Push clip 34, which mounts in reinforcement 20 as described above, is pushed into roof 14.
  • FIG. 6 is another side view, in cross-section, of an alternative embodiment of edge system 217, when assembled, showing lip 240 having a curved profile and the attachment between reinforcement 220 and roof 214. Roof 214 and reinforcement 220 each include self-aligning fasteners, e.g., Velcro®, which are used to attach reinforcement 220 to roof 214. Reinforcement 220 may be attached to roof 214, however, in any desired fashion.
  • While embodiments of the invention have been illustrated and described, it is not intended that these embodiments illustrate and describe all possible forms of the invention. Rather, the words used in the specification are words of description rather than limitation, and it is understood that various changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

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1. A system for providing a trim edge for a roof window in a vehicle having a cabin partially defined by a roof, the system comprising:
a cover stock to provide an aesthetic surface for the roof of the cabin;
a substrate to support the cover stock and including an angled section defining an opening for the roof window wherein the substrate includes a first surface, a second surface, and an edge and wherein the cover stock covers the first surface of the angled section of the substrate; and
a bracket, attached with the second surface of the substrate, to support the angled section of the substrate wherein the bracket includes a lip that wraps around the edge of the substrate and covers a portion of the cover stock on the first surface of the angled section of the substrate thereby providing a trim edge for the roof window.
2. The system of claim 1 wherein the lip is flexible.
3. The system of claim 1 wherein the lip has a surface adjacent the cover stock and spaced away from the cover stock.
4. The system of claim 1 wherein the lip has a surface adjacent the cover stock and in contact with the cover stock.
5. The system of claim 1 wherein the bracket and roof are mechanically attached.
6. The system of claim 5 wherein the bracket and roof are attached with a self mating fastener.
7. The system of claim 6 wherein the bracket includes a feature to mount the self mating fastener.
8. The system of claim 5 wherein the bracket and roof are attached with a push clip.
9. The system of claim 1 wherein the substrate and bracket are bonded together.
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16. A system for providing a trim edge for a roof window in a vehicle having a cabin partially defined by a roof, the system comprising:
a cover stock to provide an aesthetic surface for the roof of the cabin;
a substrate to support the cover stock and including an angled portion defining an opening for the roof window wherein the substrate includes first and second surfaces and wherein the cover stock covers the first surface of the angled portion of the substrate; and
a bracket, having a finishing edge and attached with the second surface of the substrate, to support the angled portion of the substrate wherein the finishing edge at least partially defines the trim edge for the roof window.
17. The system of claim 16 wherein the cover stock wraps around the finishing edge of the bracket.
18. The system of claim 16 wherein the substrate further includes an edge and wherein the finishing edge of the bracket wraps around the edge of the substrate.
19. The system of claim 18 wherein the finishing edge further covers a portion of the cover stock on the first surface of the angled section of the substrate.
20. The system of claim 19 wherein the finishing edge comprises a lip.
21. A system for providing a trim edge for a roof window in a vehicle having a cabin partially defined by a roof, the system comprising:
a cover to provide an aesthetic surface for the roof of the cabin;
a headliner to support the cover and including an angled portion defining an opening for the roof window wherein the headliner includes an A-surface, a B-surface, and an edge and wherein the cover covers the A-surface of the angled portion of the headliner; and
a reinforcement, attached with the B-surface of the headliner, to support the angled portion of the headliner wherein the reinforcement includes a lip that wraps around the edge of the headliner and covers a portion of the cover on the A-surface of the angled portion of the headliner thereby providing a trim edge for the roof window.
22. The system of claim 1 wherein the lip is flexible.
23. The system of claim 1 wherein the lip has a surface adjacent the cover and spaced away from the cover.
24. The system of claim 1 wherein the lip has a surface adjacent the cover and in contact with the cover.
25. The system of claim 1 wherein the reinforcement and roof are mechanically attached.
26. The system of claim 1 wherein the headliner and reinforcement are bonded together.
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