DE102021119553A1 - Device for operating a screen arrangement for a vehicle roof and vehicle roof for a motor vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

A device for operating a screen arrangement for a vehicle roof (2) comprises a cross member (13) and a display (11, 12) which is coupled to the cross member (13) and which is set from a set state by means of a guide mechanism (20, 37). can be converted into an issued state. The device also comprises a tilting mechanism (30) with a plurality of guide elements (31-36) which are adapted to position the display (11, 12) with respect to a lower edge (111, 121) in a deployed state along a first axis (A1, A2) and in a set state along a second axis (A3, A4) so that the display (11, 12) in an exposed state with a predetermined tilt along the first axis (A1, A2) and in a set State with a predetermined inclination along the second axis (A3, A4) is adjustable.

Description

The invention relates to a device for operating a screen arrangement for a vehicle roof. The invention further relates to a vehicle roof for a motor vehicle with such a device.

Some motor vehicles have a screen arrangement that can provide an entertainment program if desired and contributes to increased comfort in the motor vehicle. If necessary, such a screen arrangement is provided with a kinematics concept that allows the screen arrangement to be folded in and out as required. It is a challenge to enable a space-saving and cost-effective arrangement of such entertainment electronics and to contribute to the comfort of the motor vehicle.

It is an object on which the invention is based to create a device for operating a screen arrangement for a vehicle roof, which can be implemented in a space-saving manner and can contribute to the comfort of the motor vehicle.

The object is solved by the features of the independent patent claim. Advantageous developments are specified in the dependent patent claims.

A device according to the invention for operating a screen arrangement for a vehicle roof comprises a cross member which is designed to be coupled to the vehicle roof, so that the cross member extends predominantly transversely to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle roof. The device also includes a display which is coupled to the crossbeam and which can be transferred from a set state to an open state by means of a guide mechanism. The device also includes a tilt mechanism that includes a plurality of guide members that couple the display to the cross member. The guide elements are configured to align the display with respect to a bottom edge along a first axis in an deployed state and along a second axis in a set state. The first axis is oriented within a first plane that is spanned by the longitudinal axis and a direction of longitudinal extension of the cross member. The first axis is aligned in such a way that it encloses an angle of less than 90° with the longitudinal axis. The second axis is oriented within a second plane that is perpendicular to the first plane, and the second axis encloses an angle greater than 0° with the first plane. The display can thus be adjusted by means of the tilting mechanism in an exposed state with a predetermined tilted position along the first axis and in an adjusted state with a preset tilted position along the second axis.

Using the device described, a screen arrangement for a vehicle roof with a display can be implemented, which can be arranged in a particularly space-saving manner and can contribute to increased comfort in the motor vehicle. In particular, a predetermined double inclination of the display can be set up in a targeted manner, which can have an advantageous effect on stowage of the display in a retracted state and on operation of the display in an extended state.

The display is preferably designed as a rollable display and can be wound up and down by means of a display shaft which is coupled to the cross member or arranged on it or integrated into it. The scrollable display is implemented as an OLED display, for example. Alternatively, the scrollable display is designed as a micro-LED display or an electronic paper display.

Alternatively, the display can be implemented as a rigid, plate-shaped display. Such a rigid display can be folded out and in by means of a lever mechanism which is coupled to the cross member. Alternatively, two displays can also be provided, both of which can be rolled or both are set up rigidly, or one of which can be rolled up and the other is rigid.

In comparison to a rigid display, space requirements can be kept low by means of a rollable display and, in particular when the display is in a parking position, greater headroom for vehicle passengers can be contributed. Furthermore, the device enables an enlarged view through the vehicle roof, provided that this is designed to be transparent or includes a transparent roof element.

According to a development of the device, the second axis is set up in coordination with the vehicle roof and a position of the display under the vehicle roof in such a way that the display in the set state follows a shape of the vehicle roof along the longitudinal direction of the cross member and is set essentially parallel to the vehicle roof is. The slanting mechanism thus enables a targeted slanting alignment of the parked or retracted display underneath the vehicle roof and takes into account that the vehicle roof or a cover in the middle of the vehicle is usually located higher than an edge of the vehicle roof. Thus stands in the middle below the driving zeugdachs free space available, which can be used in a targeted manner by means of the tilting mechanism.

In the context of this description, terms such as "top", "bottom", "front", "rear", "top", "bottom" and "horizontal" and "vertical" refer to directions or orientations according to an operational motor vehicle with a Vehicle roof and a device arranged thereon. Accordingly, a lower edge of the display faces a vehicle interior in an unrolled state. A common direction of travel is forward, while the rear of the vehicle is located at the rear. Accordingly, an under-roof arrangement faces a vehicle interior. Furthermore, the first level described above therefore corresponds to a horizontal level and the second level to a vertical level.

According to a further development of the device, the guide mechanism comprises a plurality of guide levers, one of which has a guide pin. A guide element of the tilting mechanism is designed as a link guide element with a link track in which the guide pin of the guide lever engages and along which the guide pin can be guided. Such a backdrop-guided inclined position is particularly useful when extending or unwinding the rollable display.

According to a further development of the device, the lever mechanism comprises a plurality of cross member couplings which are designed differently in terms of geometry, so that the display changes from a set state in which the lower edge is aligned along an initial axis which is oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis within the first plane. to an exposed state in which the display is oriented at a predetermined tilt along the first axis. Such a slanting mechanism is particularly useful when the rigid display is unfolded or exposed. If two displays are provided, these are arranged next to one another at a distance from one another in relation to the longitudinal extension direction of the crossbeam and are coupled to the crossbeam and are each provided with a tilting mechanism.

Furthermore, according to a preferred development of the device, the cross member can be designed to be movable along the vehicle roof. Accordingly, the device comprises a guide system with cross member guide elements, for example in the form of guide rails, which can be coupled to the vehicle roof on opposite sides in relation to the longitudinal axis. In cooperation with the cross member guide elements, the cross member can be moved in a predetermined manner along the longitudinal axis relative to the vehicle roof.

A vehicle roof according to the invention for a motor vehicle includes a roof element that is designed to be coupled to a roof body of the motor vehicle. The vehicle roof according to the invention also comprises one of the above-described embodiments of the device for operating a screen arrangement, which is coupled to the roof element on a side of the roof element that faces a vehicle interior. The device can be connected directly or indirectly to the roof element by means of the cross member. The cross member can be coupled to the vehicle roof as a stationary cross member or is preferably set up to be movable relative to the vehicle roof. Thus, the cross member and the display attached to it or integrated therein can be moved in a predetermined manner along the longitudinal axis below the vehicle roof and, for example, be moved all the way to the front or to the very back in the motor vehicle.

The roof element is implemented, for example, as a cover system with a glass cover or as a panoramic glass roof. Alternatively, the roof element can also form a non-transparent roof skin of the vehicle roof. The roof element can be set up such that it can be raised or extended and/or be designed to be stationary with a roof body and/or movable relative to it.

Due to the fact that the vehicle roof comprises an embodiment of the device, described features and properties of the device are also disclosed for the vehicle roof and vice versa.

The device and the corresponding vehicle roof can contribute to increased comfort in the motor vehicle. The rollable display in particular can be stowed away and positioned at an angle to save space and enables an enlarged view through the vehicle roof. In addition, a particularly large view through the vehicle roof can be set up with a movable cross member. The tilting mechanism realizes a stable and reliable alignment of the display or displays both in their retracted stowed position and in their extended operating position. The tilting mechanism is also set up so that in the operating position the respective display is aligned in such a way that its lower edge essentially follows a horizontal line.

By means of the device described and the tilting mechanism, displays are not necessarily aligned parallel to the main vehicle axes and it is taken into account that vehicle passengers usually sit further out than a respective display center. Accordingly, by means of the tilting mechanism, a viewing angle can be adjusted such that a vehicle passenger's line of sight meets the display surface normally. By tilting the retracted display higher toward the center of the vehicle, greater headroom for vehicle passengers can also be contributed.

• 1 ein Kraftfahrzeug mit einem Fahrzeugdach in einer perspektivischen Ansicht,
• 2-12 ein Ausführungsbeispiel für eine Vorrichtung zum Betreiben einer Bildschirmanordnung für das Fahrzeugdach in verschiedenen Ansichten,
• 13-16 Ausführungsbeispiele weiteren Komponenten von Vorrichtungen zum Betreiben einer Bildschirmanordnung für das Fahrzeugdach,
• 17-21 verschiedene Positionen und Zustände der Vorrichtung zum Betreiben der Bildschirmanordnung für das Fahrzeugdach,
• 22-27 Ausführungsbeispiele einer Führungsmechanik zum Betreiben der Bildschirmanordnung in verschiedenen Ansichten,
• 28-42 ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer Schrägstellungsmechanik zum Betreiben der Bildschirmanordnung in verschiedenen Ansichten,
• 43-45 Ausführungsbeispiel einer Fixierungseinheit zum Betreiben der Bildschirmanordnung in verschiedenen Ansichten,
• 46-63 Ausführungsbeispiel einer Kabelspeichereinheit zum Betreiben der Bildschirmanordnung in verschiedenen Ansichten, und
• 64-68 Ausführungsbeispiel eines Führungssystems zum Betreiben der Bildschirmanordnung in verschiedenen Ansichten, und
• 69-75 ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer Verblendungseinheit zum Betreiben der Bildschirmanordnung in verschiedenen Ansichten.

Exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the schematic drawings. Show it:

• 1 a motor vehicle with a vehicle roof in a perspective view,
• 2-12 an embodiment of a device for operating a screen arrangement for the vehicle roof in different views,
• 13-16 Embodiments of further components of devices for operating a screen arrangement for the vehicle roof,
• 17-21 various positions and states of the device for operating the screen assembly for the vehicle roof,
• 22-27 Embodiments of a guide mechanism for operating the screen arrangement in different views,
• 28-42 an embodiment of a tilting mechanism for operating the screen arrangement in different views,
• 43-45 Embodiment of a fixation unit for operating the screen arrangement in different views,
• 46-63 Embodiment of a cable storage unit for operating the screen arrangement in different views, and
• 64-68 Embodiment of a guidance system for operating the screen arrangement in different views, and
• 69-75 an embodiment of a blinding unit for operating the screen arrangement in different views.

Elements of the same construction or function are identified with the same reference symbols across the figures. For reasons of clarity, not all of the elements shown are identified with reference symbols in all of the figures.

1 1 schematically shows a perspective view of a vehicle roof 2 of a motor vehicle 1 which comprises a roof element, a cover system or a cover 4 which closes a roof opening in the vehicle roof 2. The cover 4 is, for example, a fixed glass element that cannot move relative to the vehicle roof 2 . Alternatively, the cover 4 can be moved relative to the vehicle roof 2 in order to selectively open and close the roof opening in the vehicle roof 2 . The vehicle roof 2 can also have no cover 4 and can have a recess-free roof skin, for example a foldable or collapsible convertible roof, which can be stowed in a rear area of the motor vehicle 1 . In addition, the vehicle roof 2 can also form a convertible roof with the cover 4, in which the cover 4 is designed in such a way that it can be folded or collapsed.

Below the vehicle roof 2, a cross member 13 is arranged, which is designed to be movable relative to a longitudinal axis L. The cross member 13 is a load-bearing beam or a traverse that is directly or indirectly coupled to the vehicle roof 2 and/or the cover 4 .

In connection with this description, terms such as "top", "bottom", "front", "rear", "top side", "bottom side" and "horizontal" and "vertical" also denote directions or orientations according to an operational motor vehicle 1 a vehicle roof 2, as in the 1 is illustrated. Accordingly, a horizontal plane is spanned by the drawn xy plane and is oriented perpendicular to the drawn z-direction, which represents a vertical. The longitudinal axis L corresponds to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle and the direction of the arrow drawn represents a normal direction of travel forward. A rear of the vehicle is arranged or formed at the rear. The cross member 13 is thus arranged under the vehicle roof 2 and/or integrated into it and faces a vehicle interior of the motor vehicle 1 .

As with the following 2 until 68 is explained, allow various devices 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70 a comfortable operation, alignment and covering of a screen assembly that is coupled to the cross member 13, arranged on this and / or integrated into it. The devices 10 and/or 20 and/or 30 and/or 40 and/or 50 and/or 60 work together in a particularly advantageous manner, but can also be provided individually in order to provide respective functionalities.

Using the devices 10-70 is a screen arrangement for the vehicle roof 2 with at least one display 11, 12 can be realized, the special This can be designed to save space and can contribute to increased comfort of motor vehicle 1 .

The 2-12 show an exemplary embodiment of a device 10 for operating the screen arrangement for the vehicle roof 2 in different views. In the 13-16 12 are additional views and/or components of device 10 and/or devices 20, 40 and/or 70.

According to 2 the cover 4 is preferably designed as a transparent roof element, which allows a view through the vehicle roof 2 . The cover 4 is designed, for example, as a transparent pane and forms a panorama roof that is firmly connected to a roof body 3 of the motor vehicle 1 . In 2 the device 10 is arranged in a rear area or in a rear area of the vehicle roof 2 or moved to the rear and stowed away.

The device 10 includes a rollable display 11 which can be wound up and unwound by means of a display shaft 14 and which is coupled to the cross member 13 . The display shaft 14 is coupled to the cross member 13 by means of a shaft connection 16 (see Fig. 10-13 ). The cross member 13 is coupled to the vehicle roof 2 so that it mainly extends transversely to the longitudinal axis L. A main extension direction or longitudinal extension direction of the cross member 13 thus essentially leads from one side of the vehicle roof 2 to the opposite side of the vehicle roof 2.

The scrollable display 11 is implemented in particular as an OLED display and is also referred to as the first display 11 in the following description. The rollable display 11 can be designed as a flexible screen that can be rolled up or bent in whole or in part. In addition to the first display 11, the device 10 has a further display 12, which is coupled to the cross member 13 at a distance from the first display 11 in relation to the longitudinal extension direction of the cross member 13. The further display 12 is designed as a rigid display and is also referred to as the second display 12 in the following description.

In this context, it is pointed out that, according to a preferred embodiment, the device 10 comprises two rollable displays instead of one rollable and one rigid display 11, 12, which are coupled next to one another with the crossbeam 13 or are integrated into it. For reasons of describability, however, advantages of the configuration of the rollable, first display 11 in connection with the rigid, second display 12 are described or illustrated.

The 3 shows the vehicle roof 2 without a transparent cover 4, in which the cross member 13 is moved all the way back and the first and the second display 11, 12 are retracted or adjusted. Because the first display 11 is a scrollable display, the illustrated rest or parked position corresponds to a rolled-up condition in which it is at least mostly disposed about the display shaft 14 . The wound up state can also be referred to as the idle state of the first display 11 . In addition, the coiled state can also be referred to as a state in which the first display 11 is set, retracted, clamped, rolled up, or tucked up.

Since the second display 12 is a rigid display, the rest position or parking position illustrated corresponds to a folded-in state in which it is folded up and extends essentially along the vehicle roof 2 or the cover 4 . The collapsed state can also be referred to as the idle state of the second display 12 . In addition, the folded state can also be referred to as a state in which the second display 12 is adjusted, retracted, flipped up or retracted.

In the 4 a central position is illustrated, which was set up by moving the cross member 13 forward until a desired position below the vehicle roof 2 or the cover 4 is reached. In addition, the two displays 11 and 12 are shown in their respective displayed state, in which they are ready to output an entertainment program.

The issued state of the first display 11 can also be referred to as the operating state. In addition, the issued state can also be referred to as a state in which the first display 11 is extended, stretched, unrolled or unwound. The issued state of the second display 12 can also be referred to as the operating state. Furthermore, the issued state can also be referred to as a state in which the pivotable, second display 12 is folded out, folded down or extended.

The displays 11 and 12 are oriented in such a way that, based on an operationally extended state, their respective light-emitting front side is aligned backwards in the direction of the rear of the vehicle. In relation to the longitudinal axis L that is drawn in, the device 10 has the rollable display 11 on the left side of the crossbeam 13 and the fixed display 12 on the right side. An alternative arrangement is possible.

In the 5 Another perspective view of the device 10 is shown, in which the cross member 13 is moved all the way forward with respect to the longitudinal axis L and the direction of travel indicated. The two displays 11 and 12 are still ready to output in their respective operating states. Such a foremost position of the cross member 13 is useful, for example, when the motor vehicle 1 is designed as an autonomous vehicle and enables automated driving. In addition, such an entertainment position of the displays 11, 12 can also be specified when the motor vehicle 1 is parked, for example, to take a break from driving.

The movability of the cross member 13 is set up by means of a guide system 60 and in this regard is particularly the following description with regard to 64-68 referred.

In 6 the extended displays 11 and 12 are shown on the movable crossbeam 13 in a view obliquely from behind. 7 shows a corresponding view of the extended displays 11 and 12 in a view from above, in which the cross member 13 covers the view of the displays 11, 12.

In 8th the retracted displays 11 and 12 are shown on the movable crossbeam 13 in a view obliquely from behind. 9 12 shows a corresponding view of the retracted displays 11 and 12 in a view from above. Especially based on the 9 one advantage of the rollable display 11 is immediately apparent, which is based on the fact that the rollable display 11 can be stowed in a particularly space-saving manner and does not protrude beyond the crossbeam 13 in the x-direction or in the direction of the longitudinal axis L. A particularly large gain in transparency can thus be set up through the cover 4, which corresponds, for example, to half the length or height of the rigid display 12. The scrollable display 11 thus contributes to a screen arrangement which, in comparison with a fold-out, rigid display, enables an enlarged view and offers an advantage in terms of installation space.

The 10 and 11 show an embodiment of the display shaft 14, on which the rollable display 11 is wound up or from which the rollable display 11 is unwound. The display shaft 14 is designed in a cylindrical and rotationally symmetrical manner. The display shaft 14 is designed as a hollow shaft and surrounds a shaft axis 15. The shaft connections 16 are arranged on opposite sides of the display shaft 14 and are coupled to the shaft axis 15.

A plurality of clamping elements in the form of drive springs 17 are arranged between the display shaft 14 and the shaft axis 15 . In relation to a direction in which the display shaft 14 extends longitudinally, three drive springs 17 are arranged at opposite free ends in each case. The drive springs 17 are each coupled to the display shaft 14 on the one hand and to the shaft axis 15 on the other hand and are set up to tension the display 11 in a predetermined manner when it is unwound from the display shaft 14 and wound onto the display shaft 14 . The drive springs 17 form a preferred variant of internal spring elements, which contribute to the fact that the rollable display 11 can be operated and stowed away in a small space and that a useful force build-up for tensioning the rollable display 11 is provided.

The rollable display 11 and the display shaft 14 are designed in such a way that they are matched to one another in such a way that they together have a diameter in the range of 40-100 mm in relation to a wound-up state and a radial direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the display shaft 14 .

The 12 shows the device 10 with the cross member 13 and the display shaft 14 in a lateral partially sectioned view. The cross member 13 has a housing 131 in which the display shaft 14 is arranged. Accordingly, the rollable display 11 can be arranged in a hidden state in the housing 131 when it is wound up on the display shaft 14 . The 12 shows the scrollable display 11 in an extended state. A retracted state of the scrollable display 11 is in 13 shown.

In the 12-16 further kinematic components are also illustrated which, for example, control an extension movement of the scrollable display 11 . The device 20 capable of doing this is also referred to as the guide mechanism 20 and in the following in connection with the 17-27 described. In addition, in the 12-16 also illustrates the device 40 and elements thereof. The device 40 is also referred to as a fixation unit 40 and in this regard, in particular 43-45 and the associated description. Furthermore, components of the device 70 are shown, which is also referred to as a cover unit 70 and provides a cover for the display 11 that can be folded in and out. The veneering unit 70 is below, in particular in connection with the 69-75 described.

The device 10 further comprises a shielding element 19, for example in the form of a roller blind, which is connected by means of a shielding shaft 18 can be wound up and unwound. The shield shaft 18 is coupled to the cross member 13 and disposed in the case 131 like the display shaft 14 . The shielding element 19 is assigned to a rear side 112 of the rollable display 11 so that it covers the rear side 112 in a predetermined manner when the first display 11 is rolled up and down.

The shield member 19 is coupled to the shield shaft 18 at an upper end on the one hand and to the fixing unit 40 at a lower end on the other hand. The same applies to the rollable display 11, which is coupled to the display shaft 14 on the one hand at an upper end and to the fixing unit 40 on the other hand at a lower end (see Fig. 16 ). When the shielding element 19 and the rollable display 11 are unwound, the fixing unit 40 is moved away from the cross member 13 by means of the guide mechanism 20 and when the shielding element 19 and the display 11 are wound up, it is moved towards the cross member 13 . The shielding shaft 18 and the display shaft 14 are designed to be coordinated with one another, so that the shielding element 19 and the display 11 can be wound up and unwound synchronously.

The 14 and 15 show analogous to the 12 and 13 an extended and a retracted state of the first, rollable display 11 with a view of the kinematic components of the guide mechanism 20 without showing the first display 11 and the shielding element 19. The guide mechanism 20 enables reliable unwinding and stable clamping as well as winding and clamping of the rollable display 11 and of the shielding element 19. For this purpose, the guide mechanism 20 has a plurality of guide levers 21, 22, 23 which can be moved electrically by means of a drive unit 24. The drive unit 24 is designed in particular as a central drive with an electric motor.

According to 12 Some guide levers 22, 23 are also designed as lateral facing elements 72, 73 or are coupled with such in order to form an attractive lateral closure or privacy screen for the unrolled display 11. In particular, the illustrated form of such screen elements can contribute to comfortable visual protection and reliable operation of the guide mechanism 20 . The shielding element 19 forms a screen that can be rolled up and conceals cabling and/or electronic control components of the display 11 that can be rolled up in the extended state. The guide levers 22 and 23 form a lateral privacy screen on opposite sides of the rollable display 11 as panels that can be folded in at the side 12 is illustrated is set up in particular by the drive springs 17 in the display shaft 14 . Accordingly, a tensioned state of the developed shielding element 19, as shown in 12 is illustrated, be set up by spring elements in the screening shaft or shielding shaft 18 .

The 17-27 show different views of the vehicle roof 2 with the device 10 and exemplary embodiments of the guide mechanism 20 for the controlled setting and adjusting of the scrollable display 11 17-21 in perspective views, different positions and states of the device 10 and the guide mechanism 20 for operating the screen arrangement. The 22-27 represent exemplary embodiments of the guide mechanism 20 in more detail.

For reasons of clarity in the 17-27 , if visible, only the scrollable display 11 illustrated. The guide mechanism 20 is therefore described in connection with the scrollable display 11 . However, the further, second display 12 is to be arranged on the cross member 13 next to the first display 11 that can be rolled, preferably as a further rollable display.

The 17 shows the device 10 in the parking position, in which it is stowed at the rear of the vehicle and the display 11 is retracted.

The 18 FIG. 1 shows the device 10 in a first intermediate position, with the display 11 still being retracted or rolled up.

The 19 shows the device 10 in the first intermediate position according to FIG 18 , wherein the display 11 is extended or unclamped.

The 20 shows the device 10 in a further position, in which the cross member 13 is moved all the way forward and the display 11 is retracted or rolled up.

The 21 shows the device 10 in the foremost position according to FIG 20 , wherein the display 11 is extended or unclamped.

An extension or unrolling and retraction or clamping is carried out by means of the guide mechanism 20 according to the 22-27 can be designed. The 22 and 23 deal with the guide mechanism 20, which includes a turnstile 25. An alternative embodiment of the guide mechanism 20 is in the 24-27 shown, according to which the guide mechanism 20 has a lever mechanism 26 .

The guide mechanism 20 is coupled to the cross member 13 and includes a plurality of guide levers 21, 22, 23, which are coupled to the rollable display 11 and set up to open the display 11 when it is unwound from the display shaft 14 and when it is wound up clamp the display shaft 14. With respect to a right and a left side of the display 11, a first guide lever 21, a second guide lever 22 and a third guide lever 23 are arranged, respectively. In the following, one side of the guide mechanism 20 is therefore mainly described, with the properties being transferrable to the other side accordingly. If necessary, differences are pointed out with reference to the right and left side of the guide mechanism 20 or the scrollable display 11 .

The first guide lever 21 is pivotably coupled to the turnstile 25 or the lever mechanism 26 on the one hand and pivotably coupled to the second guide lever 22 on the other hand, which can also be designed as a screen element (see Fig. 12 ). On the right-hand side, the coupling position of the first guide lever 21 with the turnstile 25 or the lever mechanism 26 forms a first pivot axis S1. On the left-hand side, the coupling position of the first guide lever 21 with the turnstile 25 or the lever mechanism 26 forms a second pivot axis S2.

The second guide lever 22 is on the one hand pivotable relative to the crossbeam 13 and on the other hand pivotally coupled to the third guide lever 23 . The coupling of the second guide lever 22 to the cross member 13 can be set up directly or indirectly. The third guide lever 23 is pivotably coupled to the second guide lever 22 on the one hand and pivotably coupled to the fixing unit 40 on the other hand.

The guide mechanism 20 and the guide levers 21, 22, 23 can each be controlled by means of the drive unit 24 and can be folded out and in electrically. The electric drive unit 24 is arranged on the cross member 13 and, for example, integrated in the housing 131 and coupled to the turnstile 25 or the lever mechanism 26 . By means of the drive unit 24, a rotation of the turnstile 25 or the lever mechanism 26 and thereby a pivoting of the guide levers 21, 22, 23 and a winding or unwinding of the rollable display 11 can be initiated.

The first and second guide levers 21 and 22 are designed as elongated articulated links in terms of their shape, while the third guide lever 23 is designed in a straight line. Such a preferred configuration can contribute to a particularly space-saving folding in of the guide mechanism 20 and stowage of the scrollable display 11 . The guide levers 21, 22, 23 can in particular be designed as stable and narrow metal components in order to enable reliable unwinding and opening of the display 11 and also to be able to be folded up and stowed away to save space. Alternatively, one or more of the guide levers 21, 22, 23 can be designed as plastic components.

The guide mechanism 20 forms a scissor mechanism in each case, by means of which the pivot axes S1 and S2 and the guide levers 21, 22, 23 are guided in a controlled manner. By means of the scissor mechanism with the turnstile 25, according to the 22 and 23 , the swivel axes S1 and S2 can be guided one above the other. The 22 shows a retracted or folded-in state of the scissor mechanism, in which the display 11 is rolled up and the guide levers 21, 22, 23 are stowed in a bent position. In this state, the second pivot axis S2 is arranged above the first pivot axis S1 in relation to a vertical line. A rotation axis R3 of the turnstile 25 is formed or arranged between the two pivot axes S1 and S2. The 23 shows an extended or unfolded state of the guide mechanism 20 in the form of a scissor mechanism 22 , In which the display 11 is stretched and the guide levers 21, 22, 23 are aligned in an extended position. Thus, in the retracted and in the extended state, one of the pivot axes S1, S2 is arranged above the other and above the axis of rotation R3 of the turnstile 25.

The guide mechanism 20 in the form of a scissor mechanism with the lever mechanism 26 according to FIG 24-27 enables an even more space-saving arrangement of the display 11 in or on the cross member 13 compared to the embodiment with the turnstile 25. The lever mechanism 26 comprises two gear elements 27, 28, which are coupled on the one hand to the drive unit 24 and on the other hand to the first guide lever 21. The first gear member 27 is rotatable about a first axis of rotation R1 and the second gear member 28 is rotatable about a second axis of rotation R2. The gear elements 27 and 28 mesh with one another with their tooth structures, so that only one gear element can be driven by the drive unit 24 in order to also move the corresponding other side of the guide levers 21, 22, 23. Alternatively, both gear elements 27, 28 can also be driven by the drive unit 24, and an embodiment is also possible in which the gear elements 27, 28 are not in contact with one another. The tooth is rotated by means of the drive unit 24 wheel elements 27, 28 of the lever mechanism 26 and thereby a pivoting of the guide levers 21, 22, 23 and a winding or unwinding of the rollable display 11 can be initiated.

The 24 shows a retracted or folded-in state of the scissor mechanism with lever mechanism 26, in which the display 11 is rolled up. In this state, both pivot axes S1 and S2 are arranged approximately at the same height relative to a vertical and above the axes of rotation R1 and R2 of the gearwheel elements 27 and 28 . Thus, the fixing unit 40, which is coupled to a lower edge 111 of the scrollable display 11 with this, can be moved closer to an underside of the drive unit 24 than is the case in the embodiment with the turnstile 25. The fixing unit 40 can be coupled to the rollable display 11 in sections or completely along the lower edge 111 . Thus, the guide mechanism 20 and the rollable display 11 can be stowed particularly flat on an underside of the vehicle roof 2 and a contribution can be made to greater headroom for vehicle passengers.

The 25 shows an extended or unfolded state of the guide mechanism 20 in the form of a scissor mechanism 24 , in which the two pivot axes S1 and S2 are arranged approximately at the level of the axes of rotation R1 and R2 or slightly below them.

The guide levers 21, 22, 23 are coupled to the drive unit 24 on the one hand and to the fixing unit 40 on the other hand, which is coupled to the display 11 that can be rolled along the lower edge 111 of the latter. The fixing unit 40 is thus moved towards the cross member 13 by means of the guide levers 21, 22, 23 when the display 11 is wound up. How based on 12-16 previously described, the shielding element 19 can also be unwound from its shielding shaft 18 and wound onto it by means of the guide mechanism 20 .

The 26 and 27 show the guide mechanism 20 with the lever mechanism 26 in a perspective view in a retracted state according to FIG 24 and in an extended state according to FIG 25 . In addition, components of the guidance system 60 are illustrated, which enable the movability of the cross member 13 . In this regard, the following description with regard to the 64-68 referred.

The guide mechanism 20 implements a space-saving and reliable guide linkage for the scrollable display 11. The guide mechanism 20 is designed in particular in such a way that the scrollable display 11 can be continuously extended and retracted, so that desired intermediate positions can also be set up, in which the scrollable display 11 is not fully retracted or extended. Thus, for example, the lower edge 111 of the scrollable display 11 can be adjusted to a desired height in the vehicle interior. Alternatively, the guide mechanism 20 can also provide several predefined intermediate positions, so that the display 11 can be extended and retracted step by step. Alternatively, the guide mechanism 20 can also be designed in such a way that the display 11 can only be fully retracted or extended.

The 28-42 show various views of the device 30, which is also referred to below as the tilting mechanism 30. The tilting mechanism 30 enables a double tilting of the first, rollable display 11 and the second, rigid display 12. The displays 11 and 12 can accordingly be tilted in relation to a horizontal, first plane EA1 and in relation to a vertical, second plane EA2 or be inclined (p. 33 and 35 ).

The 28 shows the vehicle roof 2 in a plan view, with the two displays 11 and 12 being retracted into the parking position.

The 29 shows an intermediate position of the cross member 13 with retracted displays 11 and 12 in a perspective view. 30 shows the vehicle roof 2 according to FIG 29 in a top view.

The 31 shows the intermediate position of the cross member 13 with extended displays 11 and 12 in a perspective view. 32 shows the vehicle roof 2 according to FIG 31 in a top view.

The 33 12 shows the foremost position or a forward position of the cross member 13 with the displays 11 and 12 extended in a plan view. 34 shows the vehicle roof 2 according to FIG 33 in a plan view with retracted displays 11 and 12.

The 35 shows the retracted displays 11 and 12 in a sectional view along the second plane EA2 looking backwards. The 36 shows the vehicle roof 2 according to FIG 35 in a perspective view.

The 37 and 38 show the vehicle roof 2 according to FIG 35 and 36 with out renen displays 11 and 12 looking backwards.

The 38A and 38B 12 schematically show kinematic components for folding and unfolding and for tilting the second, rigid display 12 in an unfolded and a folded position.

The 39 and 40 show the kinematic components for folding and unfolding and for tilting the second, rigid display 12 in lateral sectional views perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L. In 39 is the second display 12 folded up or in and in 40 the second display 12 is partially or fully folded down or exposed. A desired inclination of the second display 12 relative to the vertical can be set by means of a lever mechanism 37 .

The 41 and 42 show kinematic components for folding and unfolding and for tilting the first, flexible display 11 in sectional views along the longitudinal axis L. In 41 the first display 12 is retracted or wrapped and in 42 the second display 12 is fully extended and opened.

The tilting mechanism 30 comprises a plurality of guide elements 31-36 which couple the respective display 11 or 12 to the cross member 13. The guide elements 31-33 are assigned to the second display 12 and can also be referred to as first, second and third cross member coupling 31-33. The guide elements 34-36 are associated with the first display 11, which include a link guide element 34, a link track 35 and a guide pin 36.

The guide elements 31-36 are set up to align the respective display 11, 12 with respect to an associated lower edge 111, 121 in an extended state along a first axis A1, A2 and in a set state along a second axis A3, A4. The first axis A1, A2 is oriented within the first plane EA1, which is spanned by the longitudinal axis L and the direction of longitudinal extent of the cross member 13. The first level EA1 corresponds to a horizontal level. The first axis A1 of the first display 11 and the first axis A2 of the second display 12 can be adjusted in such a way that they each enclose an angle of less than 90° with the longitudinal axis L in an open state (see Fig. 32 and 33 ). The smaller angle between the axis A1 or A2 and the longitudinal axis L is to be referred to as the included angle. According to 32 the angle at the top right (to the rear of the vehicle) or at the bottom left (to the front of the vehicle) is therefore to be referred to as the included angle in relation to the illustrated point of intersection of the axis A1 with the longitudinal axis L. With regard to axis A2, the angle at the top left (to the front of the vehicle) or at the bottom right (to the rear of the vehicle) is to be designated as the included angle.

The second axis A3, A4 of the displays 11, 12 is oriented within the second plane EA2, which is perpendicular to the first plane EA1 and represents a perpendicular plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L. The second axis A3 of the first display 11 and the second axis A4 of the second display 12 can each be set in such a way that in a set state they enclose an angle greater than 0° with the first plane EA1 (see Fig. 29 , 35 and 36 ). Here, too, the smaller angle between the axes A3 or A4 and the horizontal plane EA1 is to be regarded as the included angle. According to 35 the angle at the bottom right (towards the outside of the vehicle) or at the top left (towards the center of the vehicle) is therefore referred to as the included angle relative to an intersection of the axis A3 with the horizontal plane EA1 (not shown for clarity). With regard to axis A4, the angle at the bottom left (to the outside of the vehicle) or at the top right (to the center of the vehicle) is to be designated as the included angle.

Thus, the displays 11 and 12 can each be adjusted in an exposed state with a predetermined inclination along their first axes A1, A2 and in a set state with a predetermined inclination along their second axes A3, A4.

The first axes A1 and A2 take into account a viewing direction or a line of sight of a vehicle passenger who is generally not seated in the center in front of the respective display 11, 12 in the motor vehicle 1, but is placed slightly offset from the center of the display. The displays 11 and 12 can therefore be tilted outwards in a predetermined manner in relation to their light-emitting front sides towards the respective outside of the vehicle, so that a line of sight essentially corresponds to a normal direction of the front side of the associated displays 11, 12 (see Fig. 32 ).

By means of the possibility of adjustment along the second axes A3 and A4, the displays 11 and 12 can be stowed higher in the center of the vehicle than in the area of the outer sides. The displays 11 and 12 can thus be stowed away in a parking position by means of the tilting mechanism 30 in such a way that they extend predominantly along the vehicle roof 2 or the cover 4 . The vehicle roof 2 and the cover 4 are usually not designed to be flat within a horizontal plane, but rather curved in a predetermined manner staltet and based on a state attached to the motor vehicle 1 aligned higher in its center than at its lateral edge. The curvature of the vehicle roof 2 and the cover 4 can be taken into account by means of the tilting mechanism 30 described and can contribute to increased headroom for vehicle passengers (see Fig. 35 and 36 ).

The tilting mechanism 30 of the first display 11 and the tilting mechanism 30 of the second display 12 are each set up in such a way that the respective second axis A3, A4 coordinates with the vehicle roof 2 and/or the cover 4 and a position of the display 11, 12 the underside of the vehicle roof 2 is specified such that the associated display 11, 12 in the set state follows a shape of the vehicle roof 2 and/or the cover 4 along the longitudinal direction of the cross member 13 and essentially parallel to the vehicle roof 2 and/or the Lid 4 is set.

The tilting mechanism 30 of the first display 11 includes the link guide element 34, which is coupled to the cross member 13 and has a link track 35, in which the guide pin 36 engages and within which the guide pin 36 can be guided in a predetermined manner. The guide pin 36 is formed on the second guide lever 22 of the guide mechanism 20 or is coupled to the second guide lever 22 and thus, together with the first guide lever 21, specifies a guided movement of the second guide lever 22 when the rollable display 11 is opened and closed (see Fig. 41 and 42 ).

The tilting mechanism 30 of the second display 12 comprises a lever mechanism 37 which is coupled to the cross member 13 and by means of which the second display 12 can be folded out and in. The lever mechanism 37 comprises the three cross member couplings 31, 32, 33, which are designed to be of different sizes and pivotable, so that the second display 12 can be moved from a set state in which the lower edge 121 of the second display 12 is aligned along an initial axis A0 (see Fig. 34 ). The output axis A0 is oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L within the first plane EA1. In this way, the second display 12 is not aligned obliquely within the horizontal plane in the set parking position below the vehicle roof 2 . Thus, edges of the second display 12 are essentially parallel or perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L in the folded state. The second display 12 is inclined along the second axis A4 with respect to the horizontal first plane EA1 (see Fig. 35-36 ) .

The first cross member coupling 31 pivotally couples the second display 12 to the cross member 13 and has a pivot axis S6. The pivot axis S6 also corresponds to the pivot axis of the third cross member coupling 33. Referring to FIG 38A In the illustrated representation, the first cross member coupling 31 is arranged in an area on the left and the third cross member coupling 33 is arranged in an area on the right of the rigid display 12 . The second cross member coupling 32 is accordingly arranged centrally and has three pivot axes S7, S8 and S9. The second cross member coupling 32 comprises a link lever 321 and a further lever 322. The link lever 321 is pivotably coupled to the cross member 13 on the one hand and pivotably coupled to the lever 322 on the other hand. Lever 322 is also pivotally coupled to display 12 (see Fig. 40 ). The link lever 321 comprises a link in which a guide pin, for example of the drive unit 24, engages, which, when driven, causes the link lever 321 to pivot and the display 12 to fold in or out.

The above-described inclined positions of the second display 12 can be set up reliably and stably by means of the described cross-beam couplings 31, 32, 33 and the pivot axes S6-S9 assigned to them. In relation to a horizontal axis, the pivot axes S6-S9 run at a predetermined angle in order to form the described inclined positions of the second display 12.

The slanting mechanism 30 or 37 enables the second display 12 to be brought into an open state, in which the second display 12 is aligned with a predetermined slanting position along the first axis A2 (see Fig. 35-40 ). Furthermore, the first and second displays 11 and 12 can be raised by means of their tilting mechanisms 30 in such a way that their lower edges 111, 121 are aligned essentially horizontally (see Fig. 37-38 ).

The 43-45 shows a lateral sectional view of the device 40, which is also referred to as a fixation unit 40. The fixing unit 40 is coupled to the first, rollable display 11 at the lower edge 111 and comprises a fixing bar 42, which extends along the lower edge 111 of the display 11 and is set up to be guided by the guide mechanism 20 when the display 11 is unwound from the cross member 13 to be moved away and to be moved towards the cross member 13 when the display 11 is wound up. The fixing unit 40 tensions the rollable display 11 in cooperation with the display shaft 14 and preferably also in cooperation with the shielding shaft 18 the shielding element 19.

The fixing unit 40 has a carrier layer 41 which is coupled to the rollable display 11 on a front side 113 thereof. The carrier layer 41 is designed in particular as a film element, for example as a PET film, and serves, among other things, to protect the display 11 and to provide a stable and reliable connection to the fixing bar 42. It also contributes to mechanical stability and provides scratch resistance, to protect the rollable display 11 from surface damage. The carrier layer 41 is coupled to the fixing bar 42 on an underside 421 in a force-fitting, form-fitting and/or cohesive manner.

The fixing beam 42 has a rounded contour in the respective deflection areas in which the shielding element 19 and the carrier layer 41 are deflected, in order to enable reliable and gentle tensioning of the respective elements. The fixing bar 42 is made, for example, from aluminum or a glass fiber reinforced plastic and has sufficient rigidity to enable the display 11 to be reliably attached and clamped.

Like the shielding element 19 , the carrier layer 41 has a plurality of fixing openings 48 into or through which a plurality of fixing elements 43 formed or arranged on the underside 421 of the fixing bar 42 extend.

The fixing elements 43 and the fixing openings 48 are preferably designed to match one another in terms of their shape and number. For example, the fixing bar 42 is designed as a plastic molded part in one piece with the fixing elements 43, each in the form of an elongated push button, which form a respective suspension bracket and are set up equidistantly on the underside 421 (see Fig. 44 ). The 44 shows a schematic view of the fixing bar 42 from below. The fixing openings 48 are designed in the form of a slot into which the fixing elements 43 are introduced.

Both the shielding element 19 and the carrier layer 21 each have fixing openings 48, the position of which is designed in such a predetermined manner that a respective fixing element 43 of the fixing bar 42 extends through an associated fixing opening 48 of the shielding element 19 and an associated fixing opening 48 of the carrier layer 21 . Thus, a non-positive and/or positive connection of the shielding element 19 and the carrier layer 41 with the fixing bar 42 can be set up. Alternatively or additionally, the shielding element 19 and/or the carrier layer 41 can be glued to the fixing bar 42 .

According to 45 the carrier layer 41 and/or the shielding element 19 has a strip-shaped reinforcing element 49, for example in the form of a perforated metal strip, in a respective edge region in which it is coupled to the fixing bar 42. The respective edge region can thus be reinforced in order to set up a particularly reliable and stable coupling of the carrier layer 41 and/or the shielding element 19 to the fixing bar 42 .

The fixing unit 40 also includes display electronics 44 which are mechanically coupled to the fixing bar 42 on a top side 422 . The display electronics 44 are also coupled in terms of signals to the scrollable display 11 by means of a coupling interface 46 and a flexible circuit unit 47 and provide a predetermined electronic functionality for the display 11, for example in coordination with an on-board computer of the motor vehicle 1. A coupling voltage between the circuit unit 47 and the display electronics 44 is preferably set to be smaller than a coupling voltage between the carrier layer 41 and the fixing bar 42. The circuit unit 47 is designed, for example, as flexible printed circuit electronics.

The shielding element 19 is designed, for example, as a textile element in the form of a blind or as a non-transparent layer in order to shield the electronic and/or mechanical components on the rear side 112 of the rollable display 11 . Furthermore, the fixing unit 40 has a facing 45 which is coupled to the fixing bar 42 or the shielding element 19 and the carrier layer 41 on the underside 421 in order to conceal the coupling positions of these elements in an aesthetically pleasing manner. In addition, the cover 45 has contours that are rounded outwards or in the direction of the vehicle interior in order to contribute to safe headroom for vehicle passengers.

The 46-63 show various views of the device 50, which is also referred to below as the cable storage unit 50. The cable storage unit 50 enables a reliable data and power supply of the first, rollable display 11 and the second, rigid display 12.

The 46 and 47 each show a perspective view of the arrangement of the cable storage unit 50 in the rear area of the vehicle roof 2. Alternatively, the cable storage unit 50 can be integrated in a front area of the vehicle roof 2.

The 48-60 show the cable storage unit 50 in different views.

The 61-63 schematically illustrate exemplary embodiments of possible tension concepts in order to keep the supply cables 51, 52 of the cable storage unit 50 taut.

The cable storage unit 50 has a first supply cable 51 and a second supply cable 52 which provide a respective data and/or power supply for the displays 11 and 12 . Accordingly, the first supply cable 51 can be assigned to the first display 11 and the second supply cable 52 to the second display 12 in terms of supply. This can include a data supply and/or a power supply. Alternatively and preferably, the data supply and the power supply are located separately from one another, so that, for example, the first supply cable 51 provides a respective power supply for the two displays 11 and 12 and the second supply cable 52 provides a respective data supply for the two displays 11 and 12. A separate supply is particularly advantageous for voltage reasons and with regard to electromagnetic compatibility and/or safety aspects. The supply cables 51 and 52 each form sheathed energy chains which have coupling structures 58 which, in cooperation with cable guides 57, enable the supply cables 51, 52 to be routed in a stable, reliable and low-noise manner. If no such energy chain covering is useful, uncovered sections 56 and 59 of the umbilical cables 51, 52 are also provided.

The cable guides 57 are arranged on opposite sides of the vehicle roof 2 and enable the supply cables 51, 52 to be routed in a controlled manner from the very rear to the very front in the vehicle roof 2. In order that such a relatively large mobility of the cross member 13 can be set up, the supply cables 51, 52 arranged one above the other in a housing 54 (see Fig. 50-53 ). The housing 54 is set up to store and release the supply cables 51, 52 and is integrated in a rear transverse beam of the vehicle roof 2. Alternatively, it can be integrated into a front cross member or cowl of the vehicle roof 2 . So that the supply cables 51, 52 can be reliably routed over one another, a partition is provided in the housing 54 between the supply cables 51, 52, for example, which forms a floor for the upper supply cable 52. A floor for the lower supply cable 51 is realized through the housing floor.

The supply cables 51, 52 are fixed in place at one end, which faces away from the respective display 11, 12, for example by means of a fixing hook (not shown). Starting from the fixed end, the supply cables 51, 52 run through the housing 54 and emerge from the housing 54 through a respective deflection 55 on the side associated with them. The deflection 55 is formed with the housing 54 or is coupled to it and is set up to deflect the supply cables 51 , 52 and to align them along the longitudinal axis L and to introduce them into the cable guides 57 . The deflections 55 can in particular be formed in one piece by means of injection molding together with the housing 54 and any partitions and covers. The supply cables 51, 52 reach the associated display 11, 12 through the cable guides 57. Furthermore, an uncoated section 56 of the supply cables 51, 52 is illustrated (see Fig. 53 ).

The supply cables 51, 52 thus run in sections along the longitudinal axis L on a respective side of the vehicle roof 2 within the cable guide 57 and in sections in the housing 54, with the supply cables 51, 52 running in opposite directions in inclined planes E1 and E2 one above the other and in each case have a U-shaped change of direction in order to be able to provide a sufficiently long supply line. The 52 1 illustrates the possible movements of the U-shaped change in direction of the two supply cables 51, 52 when the cross member 13 is moved closer to the cable storage unit 50 or further away from it.

The 56 Figure 12 illustrates housing 54 including obliquely oriented first plane E1 and obliquely oriented second plane E2. The horizontal plane EA1 is also drawn in to illustrate the deliberately predetermined inclination. The first level E1 is arranged below the second level E2 with respect to a vertical, the first supply cable 51 being allocated to the first level E1 and the second supply cable 52 to the second level E2 of the housing 54 .

The oblique storage of the supply cables 51, 52 within the housing 54 enables useful accommodation and also a transfer of the respective supply cables 51, 52 to the common plane EA1 outside the housing 54, so that the supply cables 51, 52 same height can be performed in the cable guides 57. Torsion or tension when transferring the supply cables 51, 52 from their respective planes E1, E2 to the horizontal plane EA1 by means of the deflections 55 is tolerable.

The supply cables 51, 52 each have sliding carriages with sliders 53, which enable low-resistance guidance of the supply cables 51, 52 within a guide channel of the associated cable guide 57 (see Fig. 58-60 ). From the cable guides 57, the supply cables 51, 52 for the power and data supply enter the cross member 13 and through this reach the respective display 11, 12 (see Fig. 54 ). Such a connection is in 54 illustrated, in which the supply cables 51, 52 each have a non-sheathed section 59, which leads to the respective displays 11, 12 and can be installed in the cross member 13 or its housing 131 to save space. The cross member 13 and the displays 11, 12 attached to it are in 54 not shown for reasons of clarity.

The cable storage unit 50 also preferably includes a tensioning mechanism 591, 592, 593 as shown in FIGS 60-63 is shown and which is coupled to the respective supply cable 51, 52 and exerts a predetermined tension force on the supply cable 51, 52.

For example, such a tensioning mechanism is implemented in the form of a tensioning linkage coupled to the opposing sliding carriage. Alternatively or additionally, as in 61 shown, a tensioning element 591, 592 is provided in the area of the respective U-shaped change in direction of the supply cables 51, 52 in the housing 54, which is designed to be displaceable or stretchable and exerts a tensioning force on the respective supply cable 51, 52. Such a tension element 591, 592 can be realized, for example, as a tension spring or cable connection.

Alternatively or additionally, an exciting coupling between the two supply cables 51, 52 can be set up, as shown in FIGS 62 and 63 is shown schematically. The two tensioning elements 591 and 592 are coupled to the associated supply cables 51, 52 and a further tensioning element 593, which exerts a force so that the supply cables 51, 52 remain tensioned in a predetermined manner. The further tensioning element 593 can provide a torque or a tensile force which acts on the two tensioning elements 591, 592.

The tension concepts described can help to keep noise levels low when the supply cables 51, 52 are being moved and also allow the supply cables 51, 52 to exit and enter the housing 54 in a controlled and guided manner. Furthermore, a flexible cover of the housing 54 can be designed to match the geometry of the supply cable(s) 51, 52 and contact or overlap the upper supply cable 52 in a predetermined manner in order to prevent or counteract rattling of the supply cables 51, 52 in the housing 54 .

A reliable and safe data and power supply for the two displays 11, 12 can be implemented by means of the cable storage unit 50, which is also provided when the cross member 13 can be moved along the longitudinal axis L over the entire or the greatest possible length below the vehicle roof 2 . The supply cables 51, 52 are provided with a corresponding length, so that they have a length of more than 140 cm, for example. Such a length of the supply cables 51, 52 relates to a corresponding movability of the cross member 13, from which point it is advantageous to arrange the supply cables 51, 52 one above the other in the housing 54 in the cross member at the front or rear of the vehicle roof 2. If less movability is provided, so that the supply cables 51, 52 should only provide a movable length of 50 cm-100 cm, for example, storage in the housing 54 can be provided within a common, in particular horizontal, plane. For example, the supply cables 51, 52 can be extended to a movable length of 50 cm, 60 cm, 70 cm, 80 cm, 90 cm, 100 cm, 110 cm, 120 cm, 130 cm, 140 cm, 150 cm, 160 cm, 170 cm, 180 cm, 190 cm or 200 cm.

The 64-68 show the device 60, which is also referred to as the guidance system 60, in different views. The guidance system 60 enables reliable and safe guidance of the cross member 13 and the displays 11, 12 arranged thereon along the longitudinal axis L.

The 64-66 show perspective views of the vehicle roof 2 and the cross member 13 coupled thereto in different travel positions. 64 13 illustrates the cross member 13 in a parking position, in which it is stowed, for example, at the very back in the area of the rear of the vehicle below the vehicle roof 2. 65 shows the crossbar 13 in an intermediate position with the displays 11, 12 folded up or retracted. 66 shows the crossbar 13 in a forward position with the displays 11, 12 folded up or retracted. The crossbar 13 can be moved continuously by means of the guide system 60, so that any number of intermediate positions is desired can be adjusted between the foremost and the rearmost position as required.

The 67 and 68 show components of the guide system 60 in a respective perspective view. The guide system 60 has cross member guide elements in the form of two guide rails 61 which are coupled or can be coupled to the vehicle roof 2 on opposite sides in relation to the longitudinal axis L. The cross member 13 is coupled on opposite sides to a guide carriage 64 which is arranged in a respective guide channel of the associated guide rail 61 .

The guidance system 60 further comprises an electric drive unit 63, in particular in the form of an electric motor, which is coupled to an associated guide slider 64 by means of a respective drive cable 62, so that the guide sliders 64 can be controlled by means of the drive unit 63 and the cross member 13 can be moved electrically along the longitudinal axis L is. Alternatively or additionally, manual displacement of the cross member 13 can also be set up. The drive unit 63 can, as in 67 indicated, be arranged in a rear area of the vehicle roof 2 or alternatively in a front area of the vehicle roof 2. In particular, the cable storage unit 50 and the guide system 60 are arranged in the vehicle roof 2 in a manner coordinated with one another.

A secure and controlled guidance of the crossbeam 13 can be formed by means of the guidance system 60 . The displays 11 and 12 are arranged on the crossbeam 13 and can be moved with it, and a comfortable position of the displays 11 and 12 for outputting an entertainment program can be set. In addition, the generous movability of the cross member 13 enables the view through the cover 4 to be released without being restricted upwards in the center of the vehicle by the cross member, guide rails or other view-obstructing components. The greatest possible view through the vehicle roof 2 can thus be achieved, which is felt to be particularly comfortable in particular in connection with a transparent panorama roof as the roof element.

The 69-75 12 show the device or the veneering unit 70 or components thereof in different views. The covering unit 70 enables a visually appealing cladding of the first, rollable display 11 and covers specified sections in order in particular to conceal mechanical and/or electrical connections and also to avoid unwanted light irradiation on the rear side 112 of the display 11 .

The facing unit 70 has a first facing element 71, two second facing elements 72, two third facing elements 73 and a fourth facing element 74 (see FIG. 71-75 ). The first facing element 71 is arranged on or in the cross member 13 and is coupled to it and implements an upper connection component for the further facing elements 72-74. The fourth facing element 74 is coupled to the lower edge 111 of the display 11 and forms a lower terminating component. The second and third facing elements 72, 73 are arranged on opposite sides from the first to the fourth facing element 71, 74 relative to a vertical central axis M of the facing unit 70 and are connected to the first and the fourth facing element 71, 74, so that the second and third facing elements 72, 73 couple the first facing element 71 to the fourth facing element 74.

The fourth veneer element 74, the veneer 45 according to 13-16 and 43 realize or alternatively be designed in addition to this. Accordingly, the fourth facing element 74 can be coupled to the fixing bar 42, for example screwed, clipped on and/or glued (see Fig. 69-72 ). The cover unit 70 and in particular the fourth cover element 74 are preferably designed to be matched to a geometry and an appearance of the housing 131 of the cross member 13 . For example, the housing 131 and the fourth facing element 74 have the same material, the same surface structure, coordinated edge profiles and/or the same curvature, so that a contribution can be made to a uniform and particularly attractive appearance.

In the retracted state of the rollable display 11, which is associated with a set state of the foldable cover unit 70, the fourth cover element 74 closes the housing 131 of the cross member 13 on an underside, so that all other components of the cover unit 70 are hidden in the housing 131 of the cross member 13 are stowed. Therefore, the fourth facing element 74 that closes at the bottom is preferably adapted to the housing 131 of the cross member 13 in a predetermined manner and can be designed uniformly with it or intentionally set up a contrast to it.

The cover unit 70 is coupled to the cross member 13 and is set up to be folded in when the display 11 is rolled up and to be folded out when the display 11 is unwound and to form a facing frame along the lateral edge of the display 11 in relation to a lateral edge of the display 11 (see Fig. 73-75 ).

The mutually associated second and third facing elements 72, 73 are each coupled pivotably to one another by means of a hinge element 75.

Correspondingly, a pivot axis S4 is set up at the coupling position between the second and third facing elements 72, 73. Furthermore, the second facing elements 72 are, on the other hand, pivotably coupled to the first facing element 71 . Correspondingly, a pivot axis S3 is set up at the coupling position between the second facing element 72 and the first facing element 71 . Furthermore, the third facing elements 73 are, on the other hand, pivotably coupled to the fourth facing element 74 . Correspondingly, a pivot axis S5 is set up at the coupling position between the third facing element 73 and the fourth facing element 74 .

In this way, the cover unit 70 can be designed in the form of a cover frame that can be folded in and out, which provides an aesthetic covering around the display 11 and can also be folded in to save space and stowed in the housing 131 of the cross member 13 . When folding in, the two second and third facing elements 72, 73 are moved towards one another at the coupling position of the pivot axis S4 (see Fig. 71 and 72 ). The pivot axis S4 follows a horizontal and vertical course of movement. The pivot axis S5 essentially follows a vertical course of movement. The pivot axis S3 remains essentially fixed in position. If necessary, a certain movement of the pivot axes S3 and/or S5 in the vertical and/or horizontal direction is also designed in a predetermined manner in order, for example, to stow away the cover unit 70 with a predetermined inclined position, as is the case in connection with the inclined position mechanism 30 according to 28-42 is described.

The covering unit 70 can also include a fifth covering element in the form of a shading element, which forms a shield for covering the rear side 112 of the display 11 . The fifth facing element is implemented in particular as the previously described shielding element 19, which can be wound up and down by means of the shielding shaft 18 (see Fig. 60-70 and 73-74 ). Alternatively, the fifth facing element can form an additional element which faces the rear side 112 of the display 11 and covers the rear side 112 in a predetermined manner when the display 11 is wound up and down.

The facing elements 71-74 are designed in the form of plates and, with respect to a lateral extension, are shaped transversely to a respective thickness in accordance with a respectively available installation space. In particular, the second and third facing elements 72, 73 are designed in a predetermined manner with respect to their lateral extent in coordination with an intermediate space between the developed display 11 and the fifth facing element or the shielding element 19 (see Fig. 12 ). The facing elements 71-74 and/or the housing 131 can be made of aluminum or plastic or have a mix of materials. Furthermore, for example, the facing elements 72-74 can be implemented as fabric-covered components in order to set up a desired look.

The veneering unit 70 is preferably designed to be coordinated with the devices 10-60 described above. In particular, the second and third facing elements 72 and 73 can implement the guide levers 22 and 23 of the guide mechanism 20 (see Fig. 14 and 22-25 ). Alternatively, the second and third facing elements 72, 73 and the guide levers 22, 23 can form separate elements, so that the second and third facing elements 72, 73 conceal the guide levers 22, 23 in a predetermined manner and set up a view of the guide mechanism 20 on the inside. Furthermore, the folding out of the cover unit 70 can be controlled automatically by means of the drive unit 24 of the guide mechanism 20 . Alternatively or additionally, a separate drive unit can be provided for folding the cover unit 70 in and out.

In addition, the facing unit 70 is preferred, as in 75 illustrated, adapted in form to one or more functions of the devices 10-60. The first facing element 71 therefore has a first coupling section 76 and an opposite second coupling section 77 to the respective second facing elements 72, which are configured differently. Correspondingly, the second facing elements 72 have different coupling structures to the first facing element 71 . The first facing element 71 also has a projection 78 . The illustrated configurations of the first facing element 71 and associated therewith The second screen elements 72 are adapted in particular to reliable folding out and compact folding in of screen unit 70, opening and retracting display 11 by means of guide mechanism 20, and/or predetermined tilting of extended and/or retracted display 11 by means of tilting mechanism 30.

Reference List

1

motor vehicle

2

vehicle roof

3

roof body

4

Lid

10

screen device

11

first rollable display

111

Bottom edge of the first display

112

Back of the first display

113

Front of the first display

12

second, rigid display

121

Lower edge of the second display

13

cross member

131

Cross member housing

14

display wave

15

shaft axis

16

shaft connection

17

Clamping element / mainspring

18

shield wave

19

Shielding element / fifth facing element

20

guidance mechanics

21

first guide lever

22

second guide lever / screen element

23

third guide lever / aperture element

24

Drive unit of the guide mechanism

25

turnstile

26

lever gear

27

first gear element of the lever mechanism

28

second gear element of the lever mechanism

30

tilt mechanics

31

first cross member coupling

32

second cross member coupling

321

Rocker arm of the second cross member coupling

322

Lever of the second cross member coupling

33

third cross member coupling

34

link guide element

35

slide track

36

pilot

37

lever mechanism

40

fixation unit

41

backing layer

42

fixation bar

421

underside of the fixation bar

422

top of the fixation bar

43

fixation element

44

display electronics

45

infatuation

46

coupling interface

47

flexible circuit unit

48

fixation hole

49

reinforcement element

50

cable storage unit

51

first supply cable

52

second supply cable

53

glider

54

Housing

55

deflection

56

uncovered section of a supply cable

57

cable routing

58

coupling structure

59

uncovered section of a supply cable

591

tension element

592

tension element

593

tension element

60

Cross member guide system

61

guide rail

62

drive cable

63

drive unit

64

guide carriage

70

infatuation unit

71

first facing element

72

second facing element

73

third facing element

74

fourth veneering element

75

hinge element

76

first coupling section

77

second coupling section

78

Projection of the first facing element

A0

Output axis of the second displays

A1

first axis of the first display

A2

first axis of the second display

A3

second axis of the first display

A4

second axis of the second display

E1

Level of the first energy chain

E2

level of the second energy chain

EA1

first, horizontal plane

EA2

wide vertical plane

L

Longitudinal axis / direction of travel

M

Central axis of the facing unit

R1

first axis of rotation of the lever mechanism

R2

second axis of rotation of the lever mechanism

R3

Axis of rotation of the turnstile

S(i)

pivot axis

Claims (10)

Device for operating a screen arrangement for a vehicle roof (2), comprising: - a cross member (13), which is designed to be coupled to the vehicle roof (2), so that the cross member (13) extends predominantly transversely to a longitudinal axis (L) of the vehicle roof (2), - a display (11, 12) which is coupled to the crossbeam (13) and which can be transferred from a set state to an open state by means of a guide mechanism (20, 37), and - a tilting mechanism (30) comprising a plurality of guide elements (31-36) which couple the display (11, 12) to the cross member (13), the guide elements (31-36) being set up to guide the display ( 11, 12) with respect to a bottom edge (111, 121) in a deployed state along a first axis (A1, A2) and in a set state along a second axis (A3, A4), the first axis (A1, A2) is oriented within a first plane (EA1), which is spanned by the longitudinal axis (L) and a direction of longitudinal extent of the cross member (13), and encloses an angle of less than 90° with the longitudinal axis (L), and wherein the second axis ( A3, A4) is oriented within a second plane (EA2), which is perpendicular to the first plane (EA1), and the second axis (A3, A4) encloses an angle greater than 0° with the first plane (EA1), so that the Display (11, 12) in an exposed state with a predetermined inclination along the first axis (A1, A2) and in a set state with a predetermined inclination along the second axis (A3, A4). device after claim 1 , In which the second axis (A3, A4) in coordination with the vehicle roof (2) and a position of the display (11, 12) on the vehicle roof (2) is set up so that the display (11, 12) in the set State a shape of the vehicle roof (2) along the longitudinal direction of the cross member (13) follows and is set substantially parallel to the vehicle roof (2). device after claim 1 or 2 , in which the display is designed as a rollable display (11) which can be wound up and unwound by means of a display shaft (14) which is coupled to the cross member (13). device after claim 3 , in which the scrollable display (11) is designed as an OLED display, a micro-LED display or an electronic paper display. device after claim 3 or 4 , in which the guide mechanism (20) comprises a plurality of guide levers (21, 22, 23), one of which has a guide pin (36), and in which a guide element of the tilting mechanism (30) is a link guide element (34) with a link track (35) is formed, in which the guide pin (36) of the guide lever (21, 22, 23) engages and along which the guide pin (36) can be guided. device after claim 1 or 2 , in which the display is designed as a rigid display (12) which can be folded out and in by means of a lever mechanism (37) which is coupled to the cross member (13). device after claim 6 , In which the lever mechanism (37) comprises a plurality of cross member couplings (31, 32, 33), which are designed differently, so that the display (12) from a set state in which the lower edge (121) is aligned along an exit axis (A0), which is oriented within the first plane (EA1) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (L), in an exposed state in which the display (12) is tilted at a predetermined angle along the first axis (A2) is aligned, is transferable. Device according to one of the preceding claims, comprising: a further display (11, 12) which is coupled to the cross member (13) at a distance from the display (11, 12) in relation to a longitudinal extent of the cross member (13), wherein the further display (11, 12) is designed as a rollable display or as a rigid display, wherein the further display (11, 12) is tilted by means of the tilt mechanism (30) in an exposed state with a predetermined tilt along the first axis (A1, A2) and in an adjusted state with a preset tilt along the second axis (A3, A4) is adjustable. Device according to one of the preceding claims, comprising: a guide system (60) with cross member guide elements (61, 64) which, in relation to the longitudinal axis (L), can be coupled to the vehicle roof (2) on opposite sides, so that the cross member (13) interacts with the cross member guide elements (61 , 64) along the longitudinal axis (L) relative to the vehicle roof (2) can be moved in a predetermined manner. Vehicle roof (2) for a motor vehicle (1), comprising: - a roof element (4) which is designed to be coupled to a roof body (3) of the motor vehicle (1), and - A device for operating a screen arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, which is coupled to a vehicle interior facing side of the roof element (4) with this.

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