DE102020128177A1 - Component arrangement, sunroof system and vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a component arrangement (10) for a sliding roof system (11) of a vehicle (12), comprising a sliding roof section (13) and a shaped headliner section (14), the sliding roof section (13) having a latching section (15) and the shaped headlining section ( 14) has a counter-latching section (16) for a latching connection with the latching section (15), the molded headliner section (14) having a plastic carrier (17) for elastic deformation of the counter-latching section (16) during a latching process with the latching section (15) ) having. The invention also relates to a sliding roof system (11) with a component arrangement according to the invention and a vehicle (12) with a sliding roof system (11) according to the invention.

Description

The present invention relates to a component arrangement for a sliding roof system of a vehicle according to the preamble of claim 1, a component arrangement according to the preamble of claim 9, a roof window system according to claim 22 and a vehicle according to claim 23.

Various sliding roof systems for different vehicles are known in the prior art. Generic component arrangements for sliding roof systems have a sliding roof section and a so-called shaped headliner section. A connection process between the sliding roof section and the shaped headliner section should be able to be implemented as simply and reliably as possible. In addition, the greatest possible wind and weather resistance must be ensured.

From the EP 2 373 522 B1 For this purpose, a headliner is known which has a carrier material with at least one recess, the carrier material having a raised formation in the edge region of the recess, a molded fold of the carrier material adjoining the raised formation and projections being arranged at the free end of the fold which, when installed, serve as positive and / or non-positive locking means, in particular as locking means.

From the DE 10 2011 113 673 A1 a headliner with a reshaped circumferential upper edge is known. From the US 2005/0006929 A1 a component arrangement for a headliner is known in which a reinforcing frame of the headliner is attached to a sliding roof system. From the DE 10 2011 106 010 A1 an interior trim part for a vehicle is known. From the DE 199 47 238 A1 a vehicle roof is known. From the EP 2 790 967 B1 a system comprising a headliner and a sliding roof cassette is known. From the WO 02/006071 A1 a further component arrangement for a roof system of a vehicle is known.

From the EP 2 666 672 B1 and from the US 9 114 761 B2 are each known a headliner cladding with a plastic support frame made of natural fiber / acrylate. From the EP 3 272 590 B1 , from the US 2018 007 93 73 A1 and from the ES 270 7949 more plastic frames are known.

From the DE 10 2016 101 873 A1 a vehicle roof is known. From the US 2017 291 568 A1 and from the CN 206568857U other headlining panels are known.

The object of the present invention is to provide a component arrangement, a sliding roof system and a vehicle in which a stable bond between a sliding roof section and a molded headliner section can be created in the simplest and most cost-effective way possible.

In addition, a component arrangement for a vehicle headliner is to be provided in which the headliner can be fastened to a roof system mounted on the body roof structure with reduced installation space requirements and in a simple manner, largely without tools.

The object is achieved by the features of claim 1, 9, 22 or 23. Preferred developments are disclosed in the subclaims.

Further advantages of the invention emerge from the subclaims, the description and the figures. Features that are described in connection with the component arrangement naturally also apply in connection with the sliding roof system according to the invention, the vehicle according to the invention and vice versa, so that with regard to the disclosure of the individual aspects of the invention, reference is or can always be made to the individual aspects of the invention.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, a component arrangement for a sliding roof system of a vehicle is provided. The component arrangement has a sliding roof section and a shaped headliner section, the sliding roof section having a latching section and the shaped headlining section having a counter-latching section for a latching connection with the latching section. The headliner section has a plastic carrier for elastic deformation of the counter-latching section during a latching process with the latching section.

In the course of extensive experimental tests it was found that using the elastically deformable plastic carrier for the counter-latching section this can be brought into latching connection with the latching section in a surprisingly simple and nevertheless stable and durable manner. Compared to conventional component arrangements for a sliding roof system, the counter-latching section according to the invention is relatively light due to the use of the plastic carrier. A low weight is particularly advantageous when using the proposed component arrangement in a mobile system such as a vehicle. Corresponding advantages can also be achieved with a view to an associated manufacturing process for producing the plastic carrier.

The counter-latching section according to the invention can also be implemented in a particularly space-saving manner by means of the plastic carrier. This can improved headroom for the user of the vehicle can be achieved.

The plastic carrier is to be understood at least partially as a component of the counter-locking section. The sliding roof section is to be understood as a functional section of a sliding roof of the vehicle which, when installed in the vehicle, is installed in the vehicle so that it can move non-destructively. The headliner section is to be understood as meaning a functional section of a headliner of the vehicle which, when installed in the vehicle, is stationary or essentially stationary with respect to the vehicle and / or with respect to a stationary component of the vehicle - such as the body. The fact that the headliner and / or the headliner section are stationary or essentially stationary in the vehicle is to be understood as meaning that the headliner and / or the headliner section as such cannot be moved non-destructively in the vehicle. Only small sections of the headliner and / or the headliner section such as the counter-latching section can experience a slight movement due to their elastic deformability. The latching connection can also be understood as a snap connection.

The plastic carrier can be designed as an essential part of the counter-locking section. That is, the plastic carrier can be mainly responsible for the function, the weight and / or the dimensions of the counter-locking section. The plastic carrier consists mainly of macromolecules. The plastic carrier preferably consists mainly of thermosetting plastic, that is to say it has predominantly thermosetting plastics.

Particularly preferably, the plastic carrier is made of a non-fiber-reinforced plastic in the area of the molded headliner section that participates in the elastic deformation of the counter-locking section, i.e. also experiences a change in shape during the elastic deformation of the counter-locking section. This facilitates the elastic deformation of the counter-locking section, since the forces required for this are reduced in comparison with the use of a fiber-reinforced plastic.

In contrast, the plastic carrier in the area of the molded headliner that does not participate in the elastic deformation of the counter-locking section, i.e. that does not experience any change in shape during the elastic deformation of the counter-locking section, is preferably made of a fiber-reinforced plastic, in particular a GRP or CFRP, or preferably contains one. This increases the strength and dimensional stability of this area compared to the use of a non-fiber-reinforced plastic.

According to a further embodiment of the present invention, it is possible that, in a component arrangement, the plastic carrier is at least partially part of the counter-locking section and the plastic carrier is at least partially enclosed by a jacket section in the area of the counter-locking section, the jacket section having a different material composition than the Has plastic carrier. This makes it possible to provide the surface of the counter-latching section simply and flexibly with the desired optical and / or functional properties. This is possible in particular due to the space- and weight-saving construction of the plastic carrier, whereby a further cladding layer or the cladding section is compatible with the strict requirements with regard to compactness and weight reduction in a mobile system. The jacket section can be designed, for example, as a decoration that surrounds the plastic carrier at least in the area of the counter-locking section.

It is also possible, in a component arrangement according to the present invention, for the counter-latching section to have a counter-latching tip with a beak-shaped cross section. The beak shape has been found to be surprisingly advantageous. Due to the beak shape, both an advantageous sliding surface on an upper side of the beak shape and a desired holding surface on an underside of the beak shape, in particular in the area of a beak tip, can be realized. In the present case, a beak shape is to be understood in particular as a shape which tapers relatively to a point on a front side and has a top side curved towards the tip and an underside curved towards the tip. In a state in which the component arrangement is installed in the vehicle, the upper side is configured over the lower side.

Another advantage of the present invention can be made possible by a component arrangement in which the locking section has a sliding surface and the counter-locking section has a counter-sliding surface for a particularly linear or substantially linear sliding contact with the sliding surface during a locking process between the locking section and the counterpart -Renting section. Compared to a planar sliding contact, in which two sliding surfaces rub against each other, the inventive design of the counter-sliding surface can keep the frictional resistance relatively low during a sliding process and at the same time ensure a relatively high component stability. The counter-sliding surface can, for example, a have curved, a kinked and / or a corrugated surface for producing the linear or substantially linear sliding contact with the sliding surface. For this purpose, the sliding surface preferably has a straight or essentially straight surface. For the linear sliding contact, the counter-sliding surface is preferably curved, in particular curved in the direction of the desired sliding movement.

In a component arrangement according to the present invention, the latching section can have a latching tip configured with a V-shaped cross section. The latching tip is to be understood as an end region of the latching section which tapers in a V-shaped cross-section to a point or essentially to a point. Due to the V-shape, a desired sliding surface can be made available in a material and thus weight-saving manner. The locking tip, which is V-shaped in cross section, can therefore have a first outer surface section as a sliding surface for the counter-sliding surface and a second outer surface section as a bearing surface and / or locking surface for the counter-locking section.

In addition, in a component arrangement according to the invention, it is possible for the latching section to have a recess with a bearing surface for mounting a counter-latching tip of the counter-latching section, and a stop which, when the component arrangement is installed in the vehicle, is configured above the recess in the direction of gravity, having, wherein the counter-latching portion has a counter-stop for producing a positioning contact between the stop and the counter-stop. Due to the interaction of the stop and the counter-stop, the counter-latching section can be held in a stable manner on the latching section with simple means. The stop can also serve as a positioning means for positioning the counter-locking section in the desired position on the locking section. For this purpose, the stop can be configured in an opening direction of the recess at the level of an opening of the recess and / or at a distance from the opening.

It is particularly advantageous if the stop is designed like a projection in a component arrangement according to the invention. As a result, the stop can be provided in a material-saving and correspondingly weight-saving manner. A length of the stop in the projection direction is preferably at least twice as long as a height of the stop.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, a sliding roof system for a vehicle is provided, the sliding roof system having a component arrangement according to one of the preceding claims. The sliding roof system according to the invention thus brings the same advantages as have been described with reference to the component arrangement according to the invention. The sliding roof system is preferably designed in the form of an electrically operated sliding roof system.

In addition, a vehicle with a sliding roof system as described above is proposed. The sliding roof system according to the invention thus also brings the advantages described above with it. The vehicle can be designed as a road vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, rail vehicle and / or as a robot vehicle. The vehicle is preferably designed as a road vehicle, in particular in the form of a car.

Further measures improving the invention emerge from the following description of various exemplary embodiments of the invention, which are shown schematically in the figures. All of the features and / or advantages arising from the claims, the description or the figures, including structural details and spatial arrangements, can be essential to the invention both individually and in the various combinations.

The subordinate claim 9 relates to a vehicle with a panoramic roof or sliding roof system, in which the molded headliner has a circumferential reinforcing frame on its side facing away from the vehicle interior. This reinforces an opening edge area of the headliner that surrounds the roof window in order to increase the component rigidity of the shaped headliner opening edge area.

In a generic component arrangement, the reinforcement frame is materially connected, for example by gluing, to the headliner. The reinforcement frame has a number of connection points which can be fastened to a roof system mounted on the body roof structure.

According to the invention, the headliner is not attached directly to the sunroof system of the vehicle, but rather with the interposition of the surrounding reinforcement frame, which is firmly connected to the headliner and reinforces the headliner opening edge area that surrounds the roof window. In addition to increasing the rigidity of the headliner, the reinforcement frame also has a double function as a connection to the roof system. According to the characterizing part of claim 9, the at least one connection point between the molded headliner reinforcement frame and the one on the Body-roof structure-mounted roof system realized as a snap-in connection. The latching connection according to the invention has a latching element which is formed from the same material and in one piece on the molded headliner reinforcement frame and a roof system latching contour which interacts therewith. The reinforcing frame latching element is designed to be elastically resilient. When the headliner is joined to the roof system installed on the body side, the reinforcing frame locking element is brought into locking engagement with the roof system locking profile under elastic deformation.

It is preferred if the reinforcement frame has a pronounced inherent rigidity. Against this background, the cross-section of the reinforcement frame can be an angular profile, specifically with a base section lying essentially in a horizontal plane in the molded headliner installation position. Inside the vehicle, at a transition edge, this merges into an edge web that is raised in the vertical direction towards the top of the vehicle. Both the base section and the edge web of the reinforcement frame are materially connected to the headliner opening edge area (that is, by gluing).

In a technical implementation, the locking element protrudes with a lateral offset to the outside of the vehicle from the reinforcement frame edge web. In addition, the latching element is spaced a clear height from the reinforcing frame base section in order to ensure a simple joining process. During the joining process, the latching element formed on the reinforcement frame edge web is elastically adjusted to the inside of the vehicle or to the outside of the vehicle on the transition edge acting as a bending edge between the reinforcement frame base section and the reinforcement frame edge web.

The locking element implemented with the above geometry can interact with a roof system locking profile described below, which can be implemented in an extremely reduced space compared to the prior art: The roof system locking profile can be designed as a U-profile that has a locking recess that is open towards the inside of the vehicle. The locking recess can be delimited by a lower profile leg and an upper profile leg, which are connected to one another via a profile base.

The roof system latching profile can be, for example, a rigid aluminum continuously cast part.

In the joining process, the headliner is brought up in one joining direction up to the top of the vehicle up to a latching connection with the roof system latching profile. With regard to a smooth joining process, it is preferred if the lower vehicle profile leg of the U-shaped locking profile has a bevel. During the joining process, the reinforcing element latching element is brought into contact with the bevel formed on the lower profile leg of the vehicle. The reinforcing frame latching element, which is in sliding contact with the run-up bevel, is displaced into a release position in the further course of the joining process, building up an elastic restoring force. After overcoming the run-up slope, the reinforcing frame locking element is shifted into the locking recess of the U-shaped roof system locking profile, reducing the elastic restoring force, whereby the reinforcing frame locking element engages behind the lower profile leg of the U-shaped roof system locking profile.

To further simplify the joining process, it is preferred if the headliner reinforcement frame has a height stop. In the joining process, the height stop comes into contact with a roof system counter contour when the headliner installation position is reached. In an embodiment variant with reduced installation space, the height stop can be formed by a free stop edge of the reinforcement frame edge web above the vehicle. It is preferred if the free stop edge at the top of the vehicle is in contact with the counter-contour of the roof system with the largest possible support base. Against this background, a transverse stop flange can be formed on the stop edge of the reinforcement frame. The stop flange can protrude beyond the reinforcement frame edge web by an oversize towards the inside of the vehicle and / or towards the outside of the vehicle.

With regard to a reduced installation space requirement, it is preferred if the roof system counter-contour, which is in abutment with the stop edge of the reinforcement frame edge web in the molded headliner installation position, is implemented as follows: The upper section of the vehicle profile of the U-shaped roof system locking profile be extended with an overhang towards the inside of the vehicle compared to the lower profile leg. The protrusion of the upper profile leg of the vehicle can form the opposite contour of the roof system, which interacts with the height stop of the reinforcement frame in the headliner installation position.

The stop flange formed on the reinforcement frame edge web preferably extends without interruption around the roof window opening in order to achieve the largest possible contact between the stop flange and the upper profile leg of the roof system locking profile. In contrast to this, the latching element does not extend continuously around the roof recess in the circumferential direction. Rather, a plurality of latching elements are provided, which are distributed around the circumference are formed at a distance from each other on the reinforcement frame edge web.

It is preferred if a backlash-free clamping of the reinforcement frame locking element in the U-shaped roof system locking profile is provided in the molded headliner installation position. Against this background, an upper side of the vehicle and a lower side of the locking element are formed by an elastically compressible material. In the undeformed state, the latching element has a latching element height between its upper vehicle side and its lower vehicle side, which is dimensioned greater than a latching profile height between the two upper and lower vehicle profile legs. The latching process therefore takes place with a reduction in the material thickness of the elastically compressible material and with the build-up of a restoring force in the elastically compressible material, with a backlash-free latching being ensured.

In a technical implementation, the reinforcement frame can be a plastic part. Further functional components can be integrated in the same material and / or in one piece on the plastic reinforcement frame, for example a cable fastener, a head impact deformation element, a lamp holder, a lamp frame and / or ambient lighting.

In the production of the headliner, an essentially planar, multi-layer semifinished headliner is provided, namely consisting of a solid core layer and a decorative layer on the face side (for example made of foam material). A headliner is then shaped in a compression molding step. For this purpose, the semi-finished headliner is placed in a hot press together with the reinforcement frame. After the headliner has been shaped in the hot press, further process steps, such as a laminating step and / or a shape trimming, are carried out.

Two exemplary embodiments of the invention are described below with reference to the accompanying figures.

• 1 eine erfindungsgemäße Bauteilanordnung in einem ersten Funktionszustand,
• 2 eine erfindungsgemäße Bauteilanordnung in einem zweiten Funktionszustand,
• 3 eine erfindungsgemäße Bauteilanordnung in einem dritten Funktionszustand,
• 4 eine erfindungsgemäße Bauteilanordnung in einem vierten Funktionszustand, und
• 5 ein Fahrzeug mit einem erfindungsgemäßen Schiebedachsystem.
• 6 in einer Ansicht von oben ein Fahrzeug mit einem Schiebedachsystem;
• 7 und 8 jeweils Schnittdarstellungen entlang der Schnittebenen A-A und B-B aus der 6 oder aus der 9;
• 9 ein Verstärkungsrahmen in Alleinstellung; und
• 10 und 11 jeweils Ansichten einer Clipverbindung zwischen Längs- und Querstreben des Verstärkungsrahmens.

Show it:

• 1 a component arrangement according to the invention in a first functional state,
• 2 a component arrangement according to the invention in a second functional state,
• 3 a component arrangement according to the invention in a third functional state,
• 4th a component arrangement according to the invention in a fourth functional state, and
• 5 a vehicle with a sliding roof system according to the invention.
• 6th in a view from above a vehicle with a sliding roof system;
• 7th and 8th in each case sectional views along the sectional planes AA and BB from FIG 6th or from the 9 ;
• 9 a reinforcement frame on its own; and
• 10 and 11 each view of a clip connection between the longitudinal and transverse struts of the reinforcement frame.

Elements with the same function and mode of operation are each provided with the same reference symbols in the figures.

1 shows a component arrangement 10 for an in 5 shown sliding roof system 11 of a vehicle also shown there 12th . The component arrangement 10 has a sunroof section 13th and a molded sky section 14th on, the sunroof section 13th a latching section 15th and the headliner section 14th a counter-latching section 16 for a locking connection with the locking section 15th having. The cast sky section 14th includes a plastic carrier 17th for elastic deformation of the counter-locking section 16 during a latching operation with the latching section 15th .

The plastic carrier 17th is part of the counter-locking section 16 and in the area of the counter-locking section 16 from a cladding section 18th enclosed. The jacket section 18th has a different material composition than the plastic carrier 17th having. The in 1 The example shown is the jacket section 18th partly in the form of a decoration for the headlining of the vehicle 12th designed.

As in 1 can be seen, the counter-latching section 16 a counter-latching tip with a beak-shaped cross section 19th on. The latching section 15th has a sliding surface 20th on and the counter-latching section 16 has a counter-sliding surface 21 for linear or substantially linear sliding contact with the sliding surface 20th during a latching process between the latching section 15th and the counter-locking section 16 on.

According to the illustrated embodiment, the counter-sliding surface 21 curved on an upper side of the beak shape. The underside of the beak shape is also curved.

The latching section 15th has a locking tip designed to be V-shaped in cross section 22nd on. The illustrated latching section 15th also has a return 23 with a storage area 24 for mounting a counter-locking tip 19th of the counter-latching section 16 , and a stop 25th that in one in the vehicle 12th installed condition of the component arrangement 10 in the direction of gravity over the return 23 or higher than the return jump 23 is designed on. The counter-latching section 16 has a counter-stop 26th for making positioning contact between the stop 25th and the counter stop 26th on. The stop shown 25th is designed like a protrusion. That’s the stop 25th as a positioning means for positioning the counter-latching section 16 in the desired position on the locking section 15th designed. As in 1 shown is the stop 25th in an opening direction of the recess 23 , i.e. in a direction to the right in 1 , positioned slightly at a distance from the opening, i.e. further to the right than the opening.

With reference to the 1 to 4th then the function of the component arrangement 10 , so a latching process between the sunroof section 13th or the latching section 15th and the molded headliner section 14th or the counter-latching section 16 described. As in 1 shown is the sunroof section 13th initially in the direction of gravity and in the direction of the stationary in the vehicle 12th arranged headliner section 14th moved until the sliding surface 20th of the sunroof section 13th the counter-sliding surface 21 of the mold sky section 14th contacted. The moment of contact between the sunroof section 13th and the molded headliner section 14th is in 2 shown. Then the sunroof section 13th moved further in the direction of gravity, i.e. downwards in the figures. Here is the sliding surface 20th against the counter-sliding surface 21 pressed, whereby the through the plastic carrier 17th elastically deformable headliner section 14th to the side, i.e. to the right in the figures. This is in 3 shown. As soon as the sunroof section 3, as in 4th shown, was moved far enough down, snaps the beak-shaped counter-locking tip 19th of the counter-latching section 16 in the return 23 of the locking section 15th and establishes the desired locking connection. The counter-latching section 16 is now by means of a counter-stop 26th and counter-locking tip 19th between storage area 24 and stop 25th at the locking section 15th held.

5 shows a vehicle 12th with a sunroof system 11 , the one like in the 1 to 4th Component arrangement shown 10 having.

In addition to the illustrated embodiments, the invention allows further design principles. That is to say, the invention should not be viewed as restricted to the exemplary embodiments explained with reference to the figures.

Based on 6th to 11 a further embodiment of the invention is described below: So is in the 6th a motor vehicle shown in the vehicle roof 1 a sunroof system 11 ( 7th or 8th ) with an adjustable sliding roof window 5 is installed. The sunroof window 5 covered in the 7th a sunroof recess 7th . This is in the 7th from a circumferential opening edge area 9 a molded sky section 14th limited. In the 7th is the shape sky section 14th an example of a two-layer structure, with a component-rigid core layer 27 as well as a decorative layer on the visible side 28 (for example a fabric cover and / or a layer of foam). The headliner section is on the side facing away from the vehicle interior 14th with a surrounding reinforcement frame 40 glued. The reinforcement frame 40 is made entirely of plastic material. Using the reinforcement frame 40 becomes the one, the sunroof recess 7th limiting opening edge area 9 of the mold sky section 14th reinforced to the component rigidity of the headliner section 14th to increase.

The reinforcement frame 40 has a cross-section in the 7th shown angle profile, namely with a, in the molded headliner installation position substantially in a horizontal plane base section 29 . This goes in vehicles at a transition edge 30th into an edge web that is pulled up towards the top of the vehicle in the vertical direction z of the vehicle 31 above. Both the base section 29 as well as the edge walkway 31 of the reinforcement frame 40 are firmly bonded to the headliner section 14th in connection.

According to the invention, the headliner section 14th about its reinforcement frame 40 Essentially tool-free in snap-in connection with the roof system installed on the body 11 to be brought. The headliner reinforcement frame 40 a plurality of locking elements 32 on, which are circumferentially spaced apart from each other on the reinforcement frame 40 are molded. Each of the locking elements 32 works with a U-shaped roof system locking profile that is open towards the inside of the vehicle 33 together.

The essence of the invention consists in a simple assembly of the molded headliner section in terms of manufacturing technology 14th on the body-side roof system 11 as well as in a space-saving implementation of the connection points required for this between the headliner reinforcement frame 40 and the roof system 11 .

The following is based on the 7th the geometry of one of the reinforcement frame locking elements 32 as well as the cooperating U-shaped roof system locking profile 33 described: As a result, the locking element protrudes 32 with a lateral offset v to the outside of the vehicle from the reinforcement frame edge bar 31 from. The locking element 32 is also above a clearance from the reinforcement frame base section 29 spaced to ensure a perfect locking engagement with sufficient clearance with the roof system locking profile 33 to guarantee.

The U-shaped locking profile 33 of the roof system 3 has a locking recess that is open towards the inside of the vehicle 41 on. This is limited in the vehicle vertical direction z by a lower profile leg of the vehicle 34 as well as a vehicle upper profile leg 35 that have a profile reason 36 are connected to each other. In addition, the lower profile leg is on the vehicle 34 with a bevel 38 designed, with which a smooth joining process is guaranteed.

As from the 7th or 8th further shows, is the vehicle upper profile leg 35 of the U-shaped roof system locking profile 33 opposite the lower profile leg 34 with a supernatant 37 after vehicles extended. This forms a counter contour of the roof system, against which a height stop during the joining process 39 of the reinforcement frame.

The height stop 39 of the reinforcement frame 40 is in the 2 or 3 realized by a stop flange on the free upper edge of the reinforcement frame edge web 23 is molded. The top of the stop flange 39 and the reinforcement frame latching element 32 are in the 7th flush with each other. In the 7th or 8th protrudes beyond the stop flange 39 the reinforcement frame edge bar 23 both to the inside and outside of the vehicle by an excess s ( 8th ).

As from the 7th or 8th As can be seen further, the core layer extends 27 of the mold sky section 14th in the opening edge area 9 right up to the stop flange 39 and ends there. In contrast, the elastically compressible decorative layer is 28 extends and covers both the stop flange 39 as well as the locking element 32 . Both the upper side of the locking element and the lower side of the locking element are correspondingly provided by the elastically compressible decorative layer 28 educated.

In the undeformed state, the locking element 32 a locking element height (measured between the upper vehicle locking element side and the lower vehicle locking element side), which is larger than a locking profile height H ( 7th ) between the two profile legs 34 , 35 of the U-shaped locking profile 33 . Thus, in the, in the 7th Assembly position shown a play-free clamping of the locking element 32 in the U-shaped locking profile 33 , while reducing the material thickness of the elastically compressible decorative layer 28 as well as building up a restoring force.

The following is a joining process for assembling the headliner section 14th on the roof system 11 Described: Accordingly, the molded headliner section 14th guided in a joining direction F in the vertical vehicle direction z to the top of the vehicle until the reinforcement frame latching element 32 in contact with the profile leg on the lower part of the vehicle 34 trained bevel 38 comes. In the further course of the joining process, the bevel is used 38 the reinforcement frame locking element 32 relocated to a release position towards the inside of the vehicle while building up an elastic restoring force. After overcoming the run-up slope 38 the reinforcement frame latching element is displaced 32 while reducing the elastic restoring force in the locking recess 41 of the U-shaped roof system locking profile 33 . In this way, the reinforcing frame latching element engages behind 32 the lower profile leg 34 of the U-shaped roof system locking profile 33 .

In the 9 is the reinforcement frame 40 shown in isolation. As a result, the reinforcement frame is made up of several parts made of longitudinal struts 43 built up by means of cross braces 45 are connected to each other. In the 9 has each longitudinal strut 43 one on both sides at a reinforcement frame corner 47 angled end piece 49 on. At the end pieces 49 the longitudinal struts 43 is one of the cross struts 45 attached, by means of a clip connection 51 based on the 10 is shown. Accordingly, both are on the end piece 49 as well as on the cross brace 45 one clip element each 50 integrally formed, which can be brought into engagement with a mating contour on the joining partner. In the 11 is the clip connection 51 shown in the dissolved state. In addition, the 10 and 11 a cable fastener 55 for holding a cable 53 on the reinforcement frame 40 molded.

List of reference symbols

1

Vehicle roof

5

Sunroof window

7th

Sunroof recess

9

Opening edge area

10

Component arrangement

11

Sunroof system

12th

vehicle

13th

Sunroof section

14th

Cast sky section

15th

Locking section

16

Counter-latching section

17th

Plastic carrier

18th

Jacket section

19th

Counter-locking tip

20th

Sliding surface

21

Counter-sliding surface

22nd

Rastspitze

23

Return

24

storage area

25th

attack

26th

Counter-attack

27

Core layer

28

Decorative layer

29

Base section

30th

Transition edge

31

Edge walkway

32

Locking element

33

Roof system locking profile

34

vehicle lower profile leg

35

vehicle upper profile leg

36

Profile reason

38

Approach slope

37

Got over

39

Height stop

40

Reinforcement frame

41

Locking recess

43

Longitudinal struts

45

Cross braces

47

Reinforcement frame corner

49

End piece

50

Clip elements

51

Clip connection

53

electric wire

55

Cable fasteners

v

Offset

s

Got over

H

Locking profile height

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• CN 206568857 U [0006]

Claims (23)

Component arrangement (10) for a sliding roof system (11) of a vehicle (12), comprising a sliding roof section (13) and a shaped headliner section (14), the sliding roof section (13) having a latching section (15) and the shaped headlining section (14) having a counterpart Has latching section (16) for a latching connection with the latching section (15), characterized in that the molded headliner section (14) has a plastic carrier (17) for elastic deformation of the counter-latching section (16) during a latching process with the latching section (15) . Component arrangement (10) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the plastic carrier (17) is at least partially part of the counter-locking section (16) and the plastic carrier (17) in the area of the counter-locking section (16) is at least partially covered by a jacket section ( 18) is enclosed, the jacket section (18) having a different material composition than the plastic carrier (17). Component arrangement (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the counter-latching section (16) has a counter-latching tip (19) with a beak-shaped cross section. Component arrangement (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking section (15) has a sliding surface (20) and the counter-locking section (16) has a counter-sliding surface (21) for a sliding contact, in particular for a linear or in Has essentially linear sliding contact with the sliding surface (20) during a latching process between the latching section (15) and the counter-latching section (16). Component arrangement (10) according to Claim 4 , characterized in that the counter-sliding surface (21) is curved. Component arrangement (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the latching section (15) has a latching tip (22) configured to be V-shaped in cross section. Component arrangement (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the latching section (15) has a recess (23) with a bearing surface (24) for mounting a counter-latching tip (19) of the counter-latching section (16), and a stop (25) which, when the component arrangement (10) is installed in the vehicle (12), is configured in the gravitational direction over the recess (23), and the counter-latching section (16) has a counter-stop (26) for producing a Positioning contact between the stop (25) and the counter-stop (26). Component arrangement (10) according to Claim 7 , characterized in that the stop (25) is designed like a projection. Component arrangement, in particular according to one of the preceding claims, for a molded headliner section (14) of a vehicle with a vehicle roof window (5), with a circumferential reinforcing frame (40) which has an opening edge region (9) of the molded headliner section (9) surrounding the roof recess (7). 14), the reinforcement frame being fastened at at least one connection point to a roof system, in particular a sliding roof system (11), mounted on the body roof structure, characterized in that the connection point is designed as a snap-in connection made of a single material and in one piece on the reinforcement frame (40) formed, elastically resilient latching element (32) and is formed from a cooperating roof system latching profile (33), and that when joining (F) the headliner section (14) to the roof system on the body side, the reinforcing frame latching element (32) is under elastic Deformation in locking engagement with the Rastpro roof system fil (33) can be brought. Component arrangement according to Claim 9 , characterized in that the cross-section of the reinforcement frame (40) is a component-rigid angular profile which has a base section (29) lying essentially in a horizontal plane in the headliner installation position, the base section (29) inside the vehicle at a transition edge (30) in a vertical direction ( z) passes over to the edge web (31) raised above the vehicle. Component arrangement according to Claim 10 , characterized in that the locking element (32) protrudes with a lateral offset (v) to the outside of the vehicle from the reinforcing edge web (31), and / or that the locking element (32) is spaced a clear height from the reinforcing frame base section (29). Component arrangement according to one of the Claims 9 , 10 or 11 , characterized in that the roof system locking profile (33) is designed as a U-profile open to the inside of the vehicle with a lower profile leg (34) and an upper profile leg (35), which are connected to one another via a profile base (36) and a detent - Limit recess (41). Component arrangement according to Claim 12 , characterized in that in the joining process the headliner section (14) can be brought into a latching connection with the roof system latching profile (33) in a joining direction (F) upwards of the vehicle, and that In particular, the lower profile leg (34) of the roof system locking profile (33) has a bevel (38) and that, during the joining process, the reinforcing frame locking element (32) comes into contact with the bevel (38) formed on the lower profile leg (34) of the vehicle, and that, in the further course of the joining process, the reinforcing frame locking element (32) is shifted into a release position by means of the run-up bevel (38), building up an elastic restoring force, and after overcoming the run-up bevel (38), the reinforcing frame catching element (32) reducing the elastic restoring force is shifted into the locking recess (41) of the U-shaped roof system locking profile (33), in which the reinforcing frame locking element (32) engages behind the lower profile leg (34) of the U-shaped roof system locking profile (33). Component arrangement according to one of the Claims 9 to 13th , characterized in that the headliner reinforcement frame (40) has a height stop (39), and that in the joining process the height stop (39) comes into contact with a roof system counter contour (37) when the headliner installation position is reached. Component arrangement according to Claim 14 , characterized in that the height stop (39) is formed by a free stop edge of the reinforcement frame edge web (31) above the vehicle, and that a stop flange is formed in particular to enlarge the support base on the stop edge of the reinforcement frame (40), and that in particular the Stop flange protrudes beyond the reinforcement frame edge web (31) by an excess (s) towards the inside and / or outside of the vehicle. Component arrangement according to Claim 14 or 15th , characterized in that the upper vehicle profile leg (35) of the U-shaped roof system locking profile (33) is extended to the vehicle lower profile leg (29) with an overhang (37) towards the inside of the vehicle, and that the overhang (37) the roof system counter-contour forms, which cooperates with the height stop (39) of the reinforcing frame (40). Component arrangement according to Claim 15 or 16 , characterized in that the stop flange (39) formed on the reinforcement frame edge web (31) completely surrounds the roof recess (7) and / or that a plurality of latching elements (32) are provided, which are circumferentially spaced apart from one another on the reinforcement frame edge web (31) are molded. Component arrangement according to Claim 16 or 17th , characterized in that a vehicle-top side and the vehicle-bottom side of the locking element (32) are formed by an elastically compressible material (28), and that in the undeformed state the locking element (32) between its vehicle-top side and its vehicle-bottom side has a locking element height which is dimensioned greater than a locking profile height (h) between the two profile legs (34, 35), so that in the molded headliner installation position, a backlash-free clamping of the locking element (32) in the roof system locking profile (33) is provided, and while reducing the material thickness of the elastically compressible material (28) and building up a restoring force. Component arrangement according to one of the Claims 9 to 18th , characterized in that the reinforcing frame (40) is a plastic part, and / or that the reinforcing frame (40) is constructed in several parts, namely from longitudinal struts (43) and transverse struts (45). Component arrangement according to Claim 19 , characterized in that each longitudinal strut (43) or each transverse strut (45) has an end piece (49) angled therefrom at a reinforcement frame corner (47) on both sides, and that the end piece (49) is attached to a transverse strut (45) or can be fastened to a longitudinal strut (43), in particular by means of a clip connection (51). Component arrangement according to Claim 19 or 20th , characterized in that at least one functional component is integrated on the reinforcement frame (40), such as a cable fastener (55), a head impact element, a lamp holder, a lamp frame and / or ambient lighting or the like. Roof window system, in particular sliding roof system (11), for a vehicle, the roof window system, in particular sliding roof system (11), having a component arrangement (10) according to one of the preceding claims. Vehicle with a roof window system Claim 22 .

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