DE102014219873A1 - Folding hood for a motor vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

A folding top for a motor vehicle, comprising an outer cover, an inner lining arranged inside the motor vehicle interior, and an insulating layer, wherein the insulating layer is arranged between the outer cover and the inner cover, wherein on the outer cover motor vehicle inside and / or on the insulating layer and / or on the inner cover At least one flexible support element (1) is mounted outside the motor vehicle, wherein at least one electrical conductor (2) is arranged on the support element (1).

Description

Field of the invention

The present invention relates to folding top for a motor vehicle and a method for assembling a folding top.

State of the art

In general, folding roofs are an integral part of folding roofs of cabriolet passenger cars. The folding roof is movable between a closed, spanning the motor vehicle interior, position in an open, the motor vehicle interior releasing, position movable. In the open position, the folding roof is stored in a storage space designed for this, which is usually located in the rear of the motor vehicle, in a folded position.

Simplified described set such folding roofs from a folding roof frame with steering systems, several standing with the steering systems in operative connection roof bows, which are arranged transversely to the vehicle longitudinal direction and a folding top together. The folding roof frame and the roof hoop form the so-called soft top frame. The folding top is mounted on the folding roof frame or on the roof bows and usually includes an outer top cloth and an inner top cloth (roof lining), between the outer and the inner top cloth usually still an insulating material is arranged.

In most cases, such folding roofs are automatically brought into the "open position" or the "closed position". This is done via suitable electronic actuators that operate the steering systems. Cable sets or cable sets that are associated with these controls or the steering systems are often installed as a wound strand in the hood frame. Structurally, bushings, connected clip devices and much more are to be considered in the frame. Problems arise in this case often from the limited space and the complex installation of cable or wiring sets in areas of the top frame in which there is a buckling of the folding roof during the movement of the folding roof. In these areas, the cable or wire sets must be allowed sufficient freedom of movement to avoid causing damage to them.

The DE 10 2009 047 970 A1 describes a folding top for a passenger car, the folding top includes a top cloth and an interior trim. The top cloth and the inner lining limit a line device for medium supply of one or more controls of the folding top. The provisions for receiving the line device should be structurally simple and highly effective. The formation and arrangement of the conduit device takes place between the roof hoops and / or the frame portion of a rear window. In this case, the line device or its line is attached by means of holders on the roof bows and / or the frame section. The holder is designed such that it receives a multi-line cable package of the line device. In the publication described DE 10 2009 047 970 A1 The wiring harness is thus mounted by holding elements directly to the top frame, which brings all the disadvantages already described above in terms of space and installation with it.

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It is an object of the invention to propose an alternative folding top, in which a simple and safe guidance and / or installation of electrical conductors takes place.

The object is achieved by a folding top for a motor vehicle, comprising an outer cover, arranged inside the motor vehicle interior inner lining and an insulating layer, wherein the insulating layer between the outer cover and the inner cover is arranged, wherein on the outer cover motor vehicle inside and / or on the insulating layer and / or on the inner cover motor vehicle outside at least one flexible support member is mounted, wherein on the support member at least one electrical conductor is arranged.

According to the invention, the folding top comprises an outer cover, an inner cover and an insulating layer, which is arranged between the outer cover and the inner cover.

The inner cover has two clamping surfaces, wherein the one clamping surface facing the motor vehicle interior (inner lining motor vehicle inside) and the other clamping surface of the insulating layer and / or the outer top cloth facing (inner lining motor vehicle outside).

Likewise, the outer cover on two clamping surfaces, wherein the one clamping surface facing the motor vehicle exterior (outer cover motor vehicle outside) and the other clamping surface of the insulating layer and / or the inner lining facing (outer cover motor vehicle inside).

According to the present invention, at least one flexible carrier element is mounted on the outside of the motor vehicle interior side and / or on the insulating layer and / or on the inner cover on the outside of the motor vehicle, and at least one electrical conductor is arranged on the flexible carrier element.

Further developments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims, the description and the accompanying drawings.

The at least one electrical conductor is arranged substantially parallel to the vehicle longitudinal direction. Preferably, a plurality of electrical conductors are arranged side by side on the carrier element. The plurality of electrical conductors are arranged substantially parallel to one another and parallel to the vehicle longitudinal direction.

The electrical conductors are hereby not installed as a wound strand (wiring harness), but laid separately arranged side by side, thus there are no signs of the lines through the insulation mat or the foam. As a result, the cables are less kink-resistant, and smaller bending radii can be realized.

Particularly preferably, the carrier element is formed flat. This makes it possible to arrange several electrical conductors on it.

The support member may be formed substantially flat, but also wavy. The wave structure serves to accommodate the individual electrical conductors.

Advantageously, the carrier element of a fiber material, such as a non-woven constructed. However, the support member may also be constructed of any other flexible material.

Preferably, the carrier element is constructed of an electrically non-conductive material.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the electrical conductor is sewn to the carrier element, whereby the electrical conductor is fastened to the carrier element via at least one sewing seam.

The sewing seam is advantageously formed transversely to the vehicle longitudinal direction.

The distance of the sewing seam to a next sewing seam is so great that a desired degree of curvature of the electrical conductor is achieved and the movement of the electrical conductor does not lead to damage of the electrical conductor during movement of the folding top.

However, the electrical conductor may also be secured to the support member by means of adhesive, crimped or snap-in connection or similar connections. It is merely a mobility, in particular a longitudinal and / or transverse movement (depending on the assembly of the electrical conductor), to ensure the electrical conductor during movement of the folding top.

Preferably, at least one connecting element is formed on the carrier element and / or on the outer cover of the motor vehicle inside and / or on the insulating layer and / or on the inner lining of the motor vehicle outside. By means of the connecting element, the carrier element together with the electrical conductor attached thereto can be connected to the outer cover and / or the insulating layer and / or the inner cover neither.

The connecting element is advantageously a reversibly releasable connecting element.

• – Anbringen des Außenbezugs an ein Faltdach-Gestell,
• – Anordnen der Dämmschicht an der Kraftfahrzeug-Innenseite zwischen Außenbezug und Innenbezug,
• – Befestigen des flexiblen Trägerelements und der darauf durch Annähen befestigten elektrischen Leiter am Außenbezug Kraftfahrzeug-innenseitig und/oder an der Dämmschicht und/oder am Innenbezug Kraftfahrzeug-außenseitig über das Verbindungselement, das am Außenbezug Kraftfahrzeug-innenseitig und/oder an der Dämmschicht und/oder am Innenbezug Kraftfahrzeug-außenseitig und/oder am Trägerelement angeordnet ist,
• – Anbringen des Innenbezugs an dem Faltverdeck-Rahmen und/oder an der Dämmschicht und/oder an dem Außenbezug Kraftfahrzeug-innenseitig, sodass der Innenbezug Kraftfahrzeug-innenseitig über die gesamte Fläche des Faltverdecks gespannt wird.

The connecting element is preferably an adhesive element, such as a Kletstoff or an adhesive, a latching element, such as a clip, and / or a screw, plug or clamping element, such as a screw, a nail, a rivet, a bolt or a dowel. The assembly of the folding top according to the invention is preferably carried out in the following steps:

• - attaching the outer cover to a folding roof frame,
• Arranging the insulating layer on the motor vehicle inner side between the outer cover and the inner cover,
• - Attaching the flexible support member and fastened thereto by sewing electrical conductors on the outer cover motor vehicle inside and / or on the insulating layer and / or on the inner lining motor vehicle outside via the connecting element on the outer cover motor vehicle inside and / or on the insulating layer and / or is arranged on the inner cover outside the vehicle and / or on the support element,
• - Attachment of the inner cover to the folding top frame and / or on the insulating layer and / or on the outer cover motor vehicle inside, so that the inner lining is stretched inside the vehicle over the entire surface of the folding top.

Brief description of the drawings

The invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the drawings.

1 shows a schematic detail representation of the folding top according to the invention

Detailed description of the invention

In 1 a schematic detail representation of the folding top according to the invention is shown. The illustration represents only one embodiment variant of the folding top according to the invention and is not restrictive.

The folding top has an outer cover, an inner cover and an insulating layer, which is arranged between the outer cover and the inner cover on.

In the in 1 illustrated embodiment of the folding top according to the invention, the inner cover is not shown, but still considered according to the invention. The inner cover has two clamping surfaces, wherein the one clamping surface facing the motor vehicle interior (inner lining motor vehicle inside) and the other clamping surface of the insulating layer and / or the outer top cloth facing (inner lining motor vehicle outside).

The outer cover also has two clamping surfaces, wherein the one clamping surface facing the motor vehicle exterior (outer cover motor vehicle outside) and the other clamping surface of the insulating layer and / or the inner lining facing (outer cover motor vehicle inside).

This illustration of the folding top according to the invention shows an embodiment in which a flexible support member 1 attached to the insulating layer. However, this type of connection is not to be considered as limiting, the flexible support member 1 can also be mounted on the outside of the vehicle interior side and / or on the inner cover motor vehicle outside. On the flexible support element 1 are multiple electrical conductors in this embodiment 2 arranged side by side.

The several electrical conductors 2 are arranged substantially parallel to each other and parallel to the vehicle longitudinal direction.

The flexible support element / electrical conductor composite is the contour of the vehicle roof, given essentially by the geometry of the roof bow, adapted and adapts in a "closed position" of the folding top of the bending of the folding top.

During movement of the folding top from the "closed position" to an "open position", the flexible support member / electrical conductor composite conforms to the movement of the folding top.

The electrical conductor 2 is on the carrier element 1 sewn, causing the electrical conductor 2 about at least one sewing seam 3 on the carrier element 1 is attached.

The sewing seam 3 is formed transversely to the vehicle longitudinal direction.

However, it can according to the invention an electrical conductor 2 , as in 1 shown, transverse to the vehicle longitudinal direction. For example, this may be an electrical conductor for the rear window heater or for a third brake light. The seams 3 run in this case along the vehicle longitudinal direction and / or perpendicular to the road surface.

The distance of the sewing seam 3 to a next sewing seam 3 is so large that a desired degree of curvature of the electrical conductor 2 is achieved and the movement of the electrical conductor 2 during movement of the folding top not to damage the electrical conductor 2 leads.

On the carrier element 1 and on the insulating layer are several fasteners 4 educated. By means of the connecting elements 4 is the carrier element 1 together with the attached electrical conductors 2 connected to the insulation layer.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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support element

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electrical conductor

3

stitched seam

4

connecting element

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• DE 102009047970 A1 [0005, 0005]

Claims (10)

A folding top for a motor vehicle, comprising an outer cover, an inner lining arranged inside the motor vehicle interior, and an insulating layer, the insulating layer being arranged between the outer cover and the inner cover, characterized in that on the outer cover the inside of the motor vehicle and / or on the insulating layer and / or or on the inner cover outside of the motor vehicle at least one flexible carrier element ( 1 ) is mounted, wherein on the support element ( 1 ) at least one electrical conductor ( 2 ) is arranged. Folding top according to claim 1, characterized in that the electrical conductor ( 2 ) is arranged substantially parallel to the vehicle longitudinal direction. Folding top according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the carrier element ( 1 ) is formed flat. Folding top according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the carrier element ( 1 ) is constructed of a fiber material. Foldable top according to claim 4, characterized in that the electrical conductor ( 2 ) on the carrier element ( 1 ) is sewn and thus the electrical conductor ( 2 ) over at least one sewing seam ( 3 ) on the carrier element ( 1 ) is attached. Folding top according to claim 5, characterized in that the sewing seam ( 3 ) is formed transversely to the vehicle longitudinal direction. Folding top according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the distance of the sewing seam ( 3 ) to a next sewing seam ( 3 ) is so large that a desired degree of curvature of the electrical conductor ( 2 ) is achieved. Folding top according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the carrier element ( 1 ) and / or on the outer cover motor vehicle inside and / or on the insulating layer and / or on the inner cover motor vehicle outside at least one connecting element ( 4 ), wherein the carrier element ( 1 ) via the connecting element ( 4 ) is connectable to the outer cover and / or the insulating layer and / or the inner cover. Folding top according to claim 9, characterized in that the connecting element ( 4 ) is reversibly solvable. Method for mounting a folding top according to claim 1 to 8, characterized in that - the outer cover is attached to a folding roof frame, - that the insulating layer is arranged on the motor vehicle inner side between the outer cover and inner lining, - that the flexible support element ( 1 ) and attached thereto by sewing electrical conductors ( 2 ) on the outer cover motor vehicle inside and / or on the insulating layer and / or on the inner cover motor vehicle outside via the connecting element ( 4 ) on the outside of the vehicle inside and / or on the insulating layer and / or on the inner lining motor vehicle outside and / or on the support element ( 1 ), is attached, - that an inner cover is attached to the folding top frame and / or on the insulating layer and the inner cover is stretched inside the vehicle over the entire surface of the folding top.

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