EP1429932A1 - Toit rigide amovible a plusieurs parties pour vehicule - Google Patents

Toit rigide amovible a plusieurs parties pour vehicule

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EP1429932A1
EP1429932A1 EP02800113A EP02800113A EP1429932A1 EP 1429932 A1 EP1429932 A1 EP 1429932A1 EP 02800113 A EP02800113 A EP 02800113A EP 02800113 A EP02800113 A EP 02800113A EP 1429932 A1 EP1429932 A1 EP 1429932A1
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Prior art keywords
roof
shell
vehicle
central
section
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Inventor
Andreas Hasselgruber
Wojciech Wezyk
Emil Schnell
Klaus Laue
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CTS Fahrzeug Dachsysteme GmbH
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CTS Fahrzeug Dachsysteme GmbH
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
    • B60J7/00—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs
    • B60J7/08—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position
    • B60J7/12—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts
    • B60J7/14—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts with a plurality of rigid plate-like elements or rigid non plate-like elements, e.g. with non-slidable, but pivotable or foldable movement
    • B60J7/143—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts with a plurality of rigid plate-like elements or rigid non plate-like elements, e.g. with non-slidable, but pivotable or foldable movement for covering the passenger compartment
    • B60J7/145—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts with a plurality of rigid plate-like elements or rigid non plate-like elements, e.g. with non-slidable, but pivotable or foldable movement for covering the passenger compartment at least two elements being folded in clamp-shell fashion

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a multi-part hardtop vehicle roof according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Such a vehicle roof consisting of three individual, rigid roof shells which are arranged one behind the other in the closed position of the roof in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, is known from the document EP 0 835 779 AI.
  • the roof shells are connected to one another or to the vehicle body via roof kinematics and can be adjusted between the closed position and a storage position when the kinematics are actuated, in which the roof shells are stored in a rear storage space.
  • the front roof shell is located in the storage position between the rear and the middle roof shell, the rear roof shell, which is the carrier of a rear window, being placed with its curved outside facing downward, whereby a relatively large storage space is required in the vertical direction, which is at the expense of the trunk.
  • the invention is based on the problem of reducing the packing volume of a multi-part hardtop vehicle roof in the storage position.
  • At least one of the roof shells of the hard top is constructed in three parts with a central and two lateral roof sections, the central roof section being articulated to the two adjacent lateral roof sections and being pivotable relative to these.
  • This embodiment opens up the possibility of pivoting the central roof section of the roof shell relative to the lateral roof sections in the storage position of the vehicle roof, as a result of which the central roof section is displaced approximately parallel to its original position.
  • the level of the middle roof section has an offset with respect to the level of the side roof sections, which results in an enlargement of the freely usable trunk.
  • the movable, central roof section can be offset upwards from its lateral roof sections, so that a larger, usable trunk is available below the stored roof package.
  • the hardtop vehicle roof expediently comprises three roof shells: a front, a middle and a rear roof shell, whereby advantageously both the front roof shell and the rear roof shell are each constructed in three parts and have a central roof section which is articulated on lateral roof sections.
  • the middle roof section comprises the rear window, which in the storage position is pivoted relative to the side roof sections, which are in particular the C-pillars, and is brought into a position which is preferably offset upwards.
  • the front roof shell the central section of which is preferably also displaced upwards in the storage position.
  • the roof package is appropriately stowed in such a way that the front and rear roof shells are stored in the same direction and the respective middle cuts are offset upwards in the storage position.
  • the middle roof section of a roof shell is advantageously freely movable relative to the adjacent roof shell in order to allow the desired relative movement in relation to the side roof sections in the storage position, which in turn can be articulatedly connected to the adjacent roof shell.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a three-part hard-top vehicle roof with a front, a middle and a rear roof shell in the closed position, the front roof shell and the rear roof shell each being constructed in three parts,
  • FIG. 3 is a side view of the vehicle roof in a more advanced position in the transfer to the storage position
  • Fig. 4 shows a further side view of the vehicle roof just before Reaching the storage position
  • Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the vehicle roof in the storage position.
  • Both the front roof shell 2 and the rear roof shell 4 are constructed in three parts.
  • the front roof shell 2 has a central roof section 2a and lateral roof sections 2b, of which only one of the side sections is shown for reasons of clarity.
  • the dividing line between the central roof section and each adjacent, lateral roof section runs parallel to the vehicle's longitudinal axis x.
  • the middle roof section 2a is coupled via a joint D to the side roof section 2b, which in turn is connected in an articulated manner to the middle roof shell 3 via a joint A.
  • the central roof section 2a of the front roof shell 2 is otherwise freely movable relative to the central roof shell 3.
  • the joint A between the lateral roof section of the front roof shell 2 and the central roof section 3 allows a relative movement about a transverse axis which runs parallel to the vehicle transverse axis y.
  • Joint A also expediently also allows a pivoting movement about an axis in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.
  • the joint D between the central roof section 2a and the lateral roof section 2b enables a relative pivoting movement between these roof sections about a longitudinal axis which runs parallel to the vehicle longitudinal axis x.
  • the rear roof shell 4 is also constructed in three parts and comprises a central roof section 4a and two roof sections 4b adjoining it laterally, which are expediently the C pillars of the vehicle roof.
  • the middle roof section 4a comprises a rear window 5 and a frame part 6; Rear window 5 and frame part 6 are firmly connected.
  • the middle roof section 4a and the side roof section 4b are coupled to one another via a joint C.
  • the joint C between the central roof section 4a and the lateral roof section 4b advantageously has an axis of rotation which extends approximately in the vehicle longitudinal direction x.
  • the middle roof section 4a is advantageously not subject to any further kinematic bonds; in particular, it is neither connected to the middle roof shell 3 nor to the vehicle body.
  • the lateral roof section 4b of the rear roof shell is pivotally coupled to the central roof shell 3 via a joint B, the joint B making a relative rotation around a transverse axis and expediently also enables a rotary movement about a longitudinal axis.
  • the lateral roof sections 4b of the rear roof shell 4 are connected to the vehicle body via roof kinematics (not shown).
  • the rear roof shell 4 articulated on the body side is tilted backwards; at the same time, the front roof shell 2 is pivoted about the hinge axis of the hinge A relative to the middle roof shell 3 and this in turn is pivoted about the hinge axis of the hinge B relative to the rear roof shell 4.
  • the middle and side roof sections 2a and 2b or 4a and 4b maintain their original relative position to one another, initially there is still no pivoting about the joint axes of the joints D or C ,
  • the front roof shell 2 is folded between the rear roof shell 4 and the middle roof shell 3 for transfer to the storage position.
  • the rear roof shell 4 is pivoted backwards until it has reached an approximately horizontal storage position and is placed with the roof outside downward.
  • the front roof shell 2 is stored in the same direction as the rear roof shell 4, the outside of which also points downwards.
  • the central and lateral roof sections of the front D ren ac h shell 2 and the rear roof shell 4 Original Art ⁇ their che starting position at.
  • FIG. 5 and 6 show the vehicle roof 1 in the storage position.
  • be ⁇ starts the relative pivotal movement of the central roof portions 2a and 4a to their lateral roof portions 2b and 4b, respectively.
  • the central roof portions 2a and 4a ge ⁇ geninate the lateral roof sections offset upwards where ⁇ must lead due to kinematic linkages to carry out this movement, the lateral roof sections 2b and 4b a pivoting movement in its external joints A and B from ⁇ , Since the mitt ⁇ sized portion is adjacent performed toward the side portions depending ⁇ wells synchronous pivotal movement on both sides in the joints D and C, an approximately translatory displacement movement of the central roof portion 2a or 4a reaches upward as a whole.
  • the central roof portion 4a of the underneath in the storage package, the rear roof shell 4 and the central roof portion 2a of the blagevers in A in the center lying front roof shell 2 bewe ⁇ gene is characterized common upward and can accommodate the curvature or camber of the overhead, middle Roof shell 3.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Body Structure For Vehicles (AREA)
  • Fittings On The Vehicle Exterior For Carrying Loads, And Devices For Holding Or Mounting Articles (AREA)
  • Seal Device For Vehicle (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne un toit rigide amovible à plusieurs parties pour véhicule. Ce toit, qui peut être déplacé entre une position de fermeture recouvrant l'habitacle et une position de rangement, présente au moins deux coques de toit (2, 3, 4) rigides, placées l'une derrière l'autre dans le sens longitudinal du véhicule lorsque le toit est en position fermée. Au moins une coque de toit (2, 4) comprend trois parties, à savoir une partie centrale (2a, 4a) et deux parties latérales (2b, 4b). La partie centrale (2a, 4a) est reliée aux deux parties latérales (2b, 4b) de manière articulée et peut pivoter par rapport à ces dernières.
EP02800113A 2001-09-25 2002-09-24 Toit rigide amovible a plusieurs parties pour vehicule Withdrawn EP1429932A1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

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DE10147015 2001-09-25
DE10147015A DE10147015C2 (de) 2001-09-25 2001-09-25 Mehrteiliges Hardtop-Fahrzeugdach
PCT/EP2002/010691 WO2003029037A1 (fr) 2001-09-25 2002-09-24 Toit rigide amovible a plusieurs parties pour vehicule

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