EP1467882A1 - Actuator for a rear panel on a motor vehicle - Google Patents

Actuator for a rear panel on a motor vehicle

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EP1467882A1
EP1467882A1 EP02806563A EP02806563A EP1467882A1 EP 1467882 A1 EP1467882 A1 EP 1467882A1 EP 02806563 A EP02806563 A EP 02806563A EP 02806563 A EP02806563 A EP 02806563A EP 1467882 A1 EP1467882 A1 EP 1467882A1
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roof
shelf
vehicle
closed position
trunk
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Gérard Queveau
Jean-Marc Guillez
Paul Queveau
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Societe Europeenne de Brevets Automobiles SEBA
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Societe Europeenne de Brevets Automobiles SEBA
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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
    • 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
    • B60J7/20—Vehicle storage compartments for roof parts or for collapsible flexible tops
    • B60J7/202—Vehicle storage compartments for roof parts or for collapsible flexible tops being characterised by moveable cover parts for closing the gap between boot lid and rearmost seats
    • 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

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  • the present invention relates to a device for controlling a rear shelf of a motor vehicle, and more particularly of a motor vehicle provided with a rear trunk, a cover for said trunk, and a folding roof from a position where it covers the passenger compartment of the vehicle in a position where it is stored in the rear boot, said roof comprising at least one rear roof part.
  • Such vehicles are known with a folding roof in their rear trunk.
  • This roof can in particular be made up of a plurality of rigid roof parts capable of either closing the passenger compartment of the vehicle in the manner of a coupé or a sedan, or of storing in the rear boot to form a convertible.
  • These vehicles are also fitted with a rear shelf joining the upper part of the rear seat backs to the front end of the boot lid.
  • the problem that arises is that of the interposition of the rear edge of the rear part of the roof between the rear arm of the tablet and the front edge of the trunk lid when the roof is in its closed position where it covers the passenger compartment of the vehicle.
  • the present invention aims to overcome these drawbacks.
  • the invention firstly relates to a device for controlling a rear shelf of a motor vehicle provided with a rear trunk, a cover for said trunk, and a folding roof from a position where it covers the passenger compartment of the vehicle in a position where it is stored in the rear boot, said roof comprising at least one rear roof part, characterized in that it comprises at least one of the sides of the vehicle:
  • a tablet support member connected to the chassis of the vehicle by pivoting means so that said tablet passes, by a pivoting of said support member, from an open position where said tablet is substantially vertical, and where it frees a passage for said roof, in one of two closed positions where said shelf extends substantially horizontally in the closed position of said passage between the chassis and the front edge of the lid of said rear trunk in the first closed position, and between the chassis and the rear edge of the rear part of the roof in the second closed position;
  • the pivoting means are formed by a transverse axis of rotation fixed relative to the chassis.
  • the pivoting means are formed by two articulated arms connected to the chassis.
  • a second object of the invention is a vehicle comprising such a device.
  • FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of the rear part of a vehicle according to the invention, with the roof folded in the rear trunk and the shelf in a first closed position, according to a first embodiment of the means of pivoting;
  • Figure 2 is a view similar to Figure 1, with the tablet in the open position;
  • Figure 3 is a view similar to Figures 1 and 2 with the roof in the closed position of the vehicle interior and the rear shelf in a second closed position;
  • FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of the rear part of a vehicle according to the invention, with the roof folded in the rear trunk and the shelf in a first closed position, according to a second embodiment of the means of pivoting;
  • FIG. 5 is a view along section V-V of Figure 4.
  • Figure 6 is a view similar to Figure 4, with the tablet in the open position;
  • Figure 7 is a view similar to Figures 4 and 6, with the roof in the closed position of the vehicle interior and the rear shelf in a second closed position.
  • the vehicle shown in the drawings comprises a chassis 1, a rear trunk 2 closed by a cover 3, a rear shelf 4, and a folding roof comprising a rear part 5.
  • the roof is foldable between two extreme positions: a closed position in which it covers the passenger compartment of the vehicle, and a position in which it is stored in the rear boot 2 of said vehicle.
  • This vehicle generally includes
  • a support member for said shelf 4 connected to the chassis 1 of the vehicle by pivoting means;
  • the support member is formed of a slide 6.
  • the shelf 4 is movable in translation relative to said slide 6 by means of lugs 7 and 8 formed on said shelf 4, each provided with a roller 9, 10.
  • stop means comprising the rear extension 13 of the shelf 4, and a buffer 14, are provided to allow the locking of the shelf 4 against the rear part 5 of the roof when the latter is in the closed position.
  • the front edge of this rear part 5 has a recess in which can engage the buffer 14 to allow centering, guiding and locking of the shelf 4.
  • the pivoting means of the shelf 4 are formed by a transverse axis of rotation 15 fixed relative to the chassis 1.
  • the shelf 4 When the roof is stored inside the trunk 2 ( Figure 1), the shelf 4 is in a first closed position. In this position, the shelf 4 extends substantially horizontally between the chassis 1 and the front edge 16 of the lid 3 of the rear trunk 2, the front part 17 of said shelf 4 being located below the rear part 18 of the chassis 1.
  • the return spring 11 is arranged to maintain the tablet 4 in its most remote position, that is to say its position closest to the front edge 16 of the lid 3 of the trunk 2.
  • the roller 10 is therefore in abutment against the rear part of slide 6.
  • the lid 3 of the trunk 2 opens and the shelf 4 passes into its open position in which it is substantially vertical. This passage is effected by pivoting of the slide 6 around the axis of rotation 15, which causes the tablet 4 to tilt towards the front of the vehicle.
  • the shelf 4 frees a passage for the roof.
  • the shelf 4 in the open position rocks backwards of the vehicle, by pivoting of the slide 6 around the axis of rotation 15.
  • the tablet 4 passes into its second closed position, in which it s 'extends substantially horizontally between the frame 1 and the rear edge of the rear part 5 of the roof.
  • the shelf 4 abuts on the rear part 5 of the roof, by means of the stop means 13, 14. These stop means allow the centering, guiding and locking of the shelf 4.
  • the tablet 4 then slides in the slide 6 towards the front, the front part 17 of said tablet 4 being housed under the rear part 18 of the chassis 1.
  • the pivoting means are formed by two articulated arms 19, 20 connected on the one hand to the chassis 1 by two axes of rotation 21, 22 transverse to the vehicle, and d on the other hand to the slide 6 by two transverse axes of rotation 23, 24 secured to this slide.
  • the shelf 4 When the roof is stored inside the trunk 2 (FIG. 4), the shelf 4 is in its first closed position, in which it extends substantially horizontally between the chassis 1 and the front edge of the lid 3 of the rear trunk 2 , the front part 17 of said shelf 4 being located above the rear part 18 of the chassis 1.
  • the return spring 11 is arranged to maintain the tablet 4 in its most remote position, that is to say its position closest to the front edge 16 of the lid 3 of the trunk 2. Due to the presence abutment means 13 and 14, the roller 10 is not in abutment against the rear part of the slide 6.
  • the shelf 4 in the open position rocks backwards of the vehicle by pivoting of the two arms 19, 20. This pivoting in fact causes the front part 17 of the shelf 4 to tilt down, and its rear part 25 to tilt up.
  • the tablet 4 passes into its second closed position, in which it s 'extends substantially horizontally between the frame 1 and the rear edge of the rear part 5 of the roof.
  • the shelf 4 abuts on the rear part 5 of the roof, by means of the abutment means 13, 14.
  • the shelf 4, retained by the return spring 11, then slides in the slide 6 towards the 'front, the front part 17 of said shelf 4 which is housed on the rear part 18 of the chassis 1.

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Abstract

The invention relates to an actuator for a rear panel (4), on a motor vehicle, for a lid (3) on a boot (2) and a convertible roof, which moves from a position covering the cabin of the vehicle to a position in which it is stored in the boot (2), said roof comprising at least one rear roof part (5). The above comprises a panel support connected to the vehicle chassis (1) by pivots, such that said panel (4) moves from an open position to one of two closed positions, means displacing said panel (4) relative to the support body, elastic retainers for said panel (4) in the direction of the lid (3) and stops (13, 14) between said panel (4) and said rear piece (5) of the roof when the above is in the closed position.

Description

DISPOSITIF DE COMMANDE D'UNE TABLETTE ARRIERE DE VEHICULE DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A REAR VEHICLE SHELF
AUTOMOBILEAUTOMOBILE
La présente invention concerne un dispositif de commande d'une tablette arrière de véhicule automobile, et plus particulièrement de véhicule automobile doté d'un coffre arrière, d'un couvercle pour ledit coffre, et d'un toit repliable d'une position où il couvre l'habitacle du véhicule à une position où il est rangé dans le coffre arrière, ledit toit comportant au moins une partie arrière de toit.The present invention relates to a device for controlling a rear shelf of a motor vehicle, and more particularly of a motor vehicle provided with a rear trunk, a cover for said trunk, and a folding roof from a position where it covers the passenger compartment of the vehicle in a position where it is stored in the rear boot, said roof comprising at least one rear roof part.
On connaît de tels véhicules dotés d'un toit repliable dans leur coffre arrière.Such vehicles are known with a folding roof in their rear trunk.
Ce toit peut en particulier être constitué d'une pluralité de parties de toit rigides susceptibles soit de fermer l'habitacle du véhicule à la manière d'un coupé ou d'une berline, soit de se ranger dans le coffre arrière pour en former un cabriolet.This roof can in particular be made up of a plurality of rigid roof parts capable of either closing the passenger compartment of the vehicle in the manner of a coupé or a sedan, or of storing in the rear boot to form a convertible.
Ces véhicules sont par ailleurs dotés d'une tablette arrière joignant la partie supérieure des dossiers des sièges arrières à l'extrémité avant du couvercle du coffre.These vehicles are also fitted with a rear shelf joining the upper part of the rear seat backs to the front end of the boot lid.
Diverses propositions ont déjà été formées pour escamoter cette tablette lors du passage du toit d'une position à une autre de manière à libérer un passage pour les éléments du toit.Various proposals have already been made to retract this shelf when moving the roof from one position to another so as to free a passage for the elements of the roof.
Le problème qui se pose est celui de l'interposition du bord arrière de la partie arrière du toit entre le bras arrière de la tablette et le bord avant du couvercle du coffre lorsque le toit est dans sa position de fermeture où il recouvre l'habitacle du véhicule.The problem that arises is that of the interposition of the rear edge of the rear part of the roof between the rear arm of the tablet and the front edge of the trunk lid when the roof is in its closed position where it covers the passenger compartment of the vehicle.
En effet, dans cette position, l'épaisseur du bord arrière de la partie arrière du toit occupe un certain encombrement longitudinal de sorte qu'il est nécessaire d'escamoter une partie de l'encombrement longitudinal de la tablette arrière lorsque le toit est en position de fermeture. La présente invention vise à pallier ces inconvénients.Indeed, in this position, the thickness of the rear edge of the rear part of the roof occupies a certain longitudinal size so that it is necessary to retract part of the longitudinal size of the rear shelf when the roof is in closed position. The present invention aims to overcome these drawbacks.
A cet effet, l'invention a pour premier objet un dispositif de commande d'une tablette arrière de véhicule automobile doté d'un coffre arrière, d'un couvercle pour ledit coffre, et d'un toit repliable d'une position où il couvre l'habitacle du véhicule à une position où il est rangé dans le coffre arrière, ledit toit comportant au moins une partie arrière de toit, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comprend au moins d'un des côtés du véhicule :To this end, the invention firstly relates to a device for controlling a rear shelf of a motor vehicle provided with a rear trunk, a cover for said trunk, and a folding roof from a position where it covers the passenger compartment of the vehicle in a position where it is stored in the rear boot, said roof comprising at least one rear roof part, characterized in that it comprises at least one of the sides of the vehicle:
- un organe de support de tablette relié au châssis du véhicule par des moyens de pivotement de manière que ladite tablette passe, par un pivotement dudit organe de support, d'une position ouverte où ladite tablette est sensiblement verticale, et où elle libère un passage pour ledit toit, à l'une de deux positions fermées où ladite tablette s'étend sensiblement horizontalement en position de fermeture dudit passage entre le châssis et le bord avant du couvercle dudit coffre arrière dans la première position fermée, et entre le châssis et le bord arrière de la partie arrière du toit dans la deuxième position fermée ;- a tablet support member connected to the chassis of the vehicle by pivoting means so that said tablet passes, by a pivoting of said support member, from an open position where said tablet is substantially vertical, and where it frees a passage for said roof, in one of two closed positions where said shelf extends substantially horizontally in the closed position of said passage between the chassis and the front edge of the lid of said rear trunk in the first closed position, and between the chassis and the rear edge of the rear part of the roof in the second closed position;
- des moyens de translation de ladite tablette arrière par rapport audit organe de support ;- means for translating said rear shelf relative to said support member;
- des moyens élastiques de rappel de ladite tablette par rapport audit organe de support en direction dudit couvercle ; et- elastic means for returning said shelf relative to said support member in the direction of said cover; and
- des moyens de butée entre ladite tablette et ladite partie arrière du toit lorsque ce dernier est position fermée.- abutment means between said shelf and said rear part of the roof when the latter is in the closed position.
On comprend que, du fait de cette translation par rapport à l'organe de support, l'encombrement longitudinal total de la tablette est diminué, assurant ainsi un espace suffisant pour loger le bord arrière de la partie arrière du toit.It is understood that, due to this translation relative to the support member, the total longitudinal size of the shelf is reduced, thus ensuring sufficient space to accommodate the rear edge of the rear part of the roof.
Dans un premier mode de réalisation, les moyens de pivotement sont formés d'un axe de rotation transversal fixe par rapport au châssis. Dans un deuxième mode de réalisation, les moyens de pivotement sont formés de deux bras articulés reliés au châssis.In a first embodiment, the pivoting means are formed by a transverse axis of rotation fixed relative to the chassis. In a second embodiment, the pivoting means are formed by two articulated arms connected to the chassis.
Un deuxième objet de l'invention est un véhicule comprenant un tel dispositif.A second object of the invention is a vehicle comprising such a device.
On décrira maintenant à titre d'exemple non limitatif deux modes de réalisation particuliers de l'invention en référence aux dessins schématiques annexés dans lesquels :Two specific embodiments of the invention will now be described by way of nonlimiting example with reference to the appended schematic drawings in which:
- la figure 1 est une vue en coupe longitudinale de la partie arrière d'un véhicule selon l'invention, avec le toit replié dans le coffre arrière et la tablette dans une première position de fermeture, selon un premier mode de réalisation des moyens de pivotement ;- Figure 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of the rear part of a vehicle according to the invention, with the roof folded in the rear trunk and the shelf in a first closed position, according to a first embodiment of the means of pivoting;
- la figure 2 est une vue similaire à la figure 1, avec la tablette en position d'ouverture ;- Figure 2 is a view similar to Figure 1, with the tablet in the open position;
- la figure 3 est une vue similaire aux figures 1 et 2 avec le toit en position de fermeture de l'habitacle du véhicule et la tablette arrière dans une deuxième position de fermeture ;- Figure 3 is a view similar to Figures 1 and 2 with the roof in the closed position of the vehicle interior and the rear shelf in a second closed position;
- la figure 4 est une vue en coupe longitudinale de la partie arrière d'un véhicule selon l'invention, avec le toit replié dans le coffre arrière et la tablette dans une première position de fermeture, selon un deuxième mode de réalisation des moyens de pivotement ;- Figure 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of the rear part of a vehicle according to the invention, with the roof folded in the rear trunk and the shelf in a first closed position, according to a second embodiment of the means of pivoting;
- la figure 5 est une vue selon la coupe V-V de la figure 4 ;- Figure 5 is a view along section V-V of Figure 4;
- la figure 6 est une vue similaire à la figure 4, avec la tablette en position d'ouverture ; et- Figure 6 is a view similar to Figure 4, with the tablet in the open position; and
- la figure 7 est une vue similaire aux figures 4 et 6, avec le toit en position de fermeture de l'habitacle du véhicule et la tablette arrière dans une deuxième position de fermeture.- Figure 7 is a view similar to Figures 4 and 6, with the roof in the closed position of the vehicle interior and the rear shelf in a second closed position.
Sur les figures, les directions vers l'avant et vers l'arrière du véhicule sont désignées respectivement par les flèches AV et AR. Le véhicule représenté aux dessins comprend un châssis 1 , un coffre arrière 2 fermé par un couvercle 3, une tablette arrière 4, et un toit repliable comportant une partie arrière 5.In the figures, the directions towards the front and towards the rear of the vehicle are designated respectively by the arrows AV and AR. The vehicle shown in the drawings comprises a chassis 1, a rear trunk 2 closed by a cover 3, a rear shelf 4, and a folding roof comprising a rear part 5.
Le toit est repliable entre deux positions extrêmes : une position de fermeture dans laquelle il couvre l'habitacle du véhicule, et une position dans laquelle il est rangé dans le coffre arrière 2 dudit véhicule.The roof is foldable between two extreme positions: a closed position in which it covers the passenger compartment of the vehicle, and a position in which it is stored in the rear boot 2 of said vehicle.
Ce véhicule comprend d'une manière généraleThis vehicle generally includes
- un organe de support de ladite tablette 4 relié au châssis 1 du véhicule par des moyens de pivotement ;- A support member for said shelf 4 connected to the chassis 1 of the vehicle by pivoting means;
- des moyens de translation de ladite tablette arrière 4 par rapport audit organe de support ; - des moyens élastiques de rappel de ladite tablette 4 par rapport audit organe de support en direction dudit couvercle 3, et ;- Means for translating said rear shelf 4 relative to said support member; - elastic means for returning said shelf 4 relative to said support member in the direction of said cover 3, and;
- des moyens de butée entre ladite tablette 4 et ladite partie arrière 5 du toit lorsque ce dernier est en position de fermeture.- abutment means between said shelf 4 and said rear part 5 of the roof when the latter is in the closed position.
Dans les modes de réalisation représentés sur les figures 1 à 7, l'organe de support est formé d'une glissière 6. La tablette 4 est mobile en translation par rapport à ladite glissière 6 par l'intermédiaire d'ergots 7 et 8 formés sur ladite tablette 4, munis chacun d'un galet 9, 10.In the embodiments shown in Figures 1 to 7, the support member is formed of a slide 6. The shelf 4 is movable in translation relative to said slide 6 by means of lugs 7 and 8 formed on said shelf 4, each provided with a roller 9, 10.
Un ressort 11 relié par l'une de ses extrémités à l'ergot arrière 8' de la tablette 4, et par son autre extrémité à une extension 12 de la glissière 6, a pour fonction d'exercer une force de rappel sur la tablette 4 par rapport à la glissière 6 en direction du couvercle 3.A spring 11 connected by one of its ends to the rear lug 8 'of the shelf 4, and by its other end to an extension 12 of the slide 6, has the function of exerting a restoring force on the shelf 4 with respect to the slide 6 in the direction of the cover 3.
En outre, des moyens de butée comprenant l'extension arrière 13 de la tablette 4, et un tampon 14, sont prévus pour permettre le blocage de la tablette 4 contre la partie arrière 5 du toit lorsque ce dernier est en position de fermeture. Le bord avant de cette partie arrière 5 comporte un renfoncement dans lequel peut s'engager le tampon 14 pour permettre le centrage, le guidage et le verrouillage de la tablette 4.In addition, stop means comprising the rear extension 13 of the shelf 4, and a buffer 14, are provided to allow the locking of the shelf 4 against the rear part 5 of the roof when the latter is in the closed position. The front edge of this rear part 5 has a recess in which can engage the buffer 14 to allow centering, guiding and locking of the shelf 4.
On décrit à présent, en relation avec les figures, les différentes positions de la tablette 4, destinées à autoriser le passage du toit de sa position de rangement dans le coffre arrière 2, à sa position de fermeture dans laquelle il recouvre l'habitacle, et ce selon deux modes de réalisation des moyens de pivotement de ladite tablette 4.We now describe, in relation to the figures, the different positions of the shelf 4, intended to allow the passage of the roof from its storage position in the rear boot 2, to its closed position in which it covers the passenger compartment, and this according to two embodiments of the means for pivoting said shelf 4.
Selon un premier mode de réalisation, illustré par les figures 1 à 3, les moyens de pivotement de la tablette 4 sont formés d'un axe de rotation transversal 15 fixe par rapport au châssis 1.According to a first embodiment, illustrated by FIGS. 1 to 3, the pivoting means of the shelf 4 are formed by a transverse axis of rotation 15 fixed relative to the chassis 1.
Lorsque le toit est rangé à l'intérieur du coffre 2 (figure 1), la tablette 4 est dans une première position fermée. Dans cette position, la tablette 4 s'étend sensiblement horizontalement entre le châssis 1 et le bord avant 16 du couvercle 3 du coffre arrière 2, la partie avant 17 de ladite tablette 4 étant situé en dessous de la partie arrière 18 du châssis 1.When the roof is stored inside the trunk 2 (Figure 1), the shelf 4 is in a first closed position. In this position, the shelf 4 extends substantially horizontally between the chassis 1 and the front edge 16 of the lid 3 of the rear trunk 2, the front part 17 of said shelf 4 being located below the rear part 18 of the chassis 1.
En outre, dans cette position, le ressort de rappel 11 est agencé pour maintenir la tablette 4 dans sa position la plus reculée, c'est-à-dire sa position la plus proche du bord avant 16 du couvercle 3 du coffre 2. Le galet 10 est par conséquent en butée contre la partie arrière de la glissière 6.In addition, in this position, the return spring 11 is arranged to maintain the tablet 4 in its most remote position, that is to say its position closest to the front edge 16 of the lid 3 of the trunk 2. The roller 10 is therefore in abutment against the rear part of slide 6.
Lorsque le toit sort du coffre 2 (figure 2), le couvercle 3 du coffre 2 s'ouvre et la tablette 4 passe dans sa position ouverte dans laquelle elle est sensiblement verticale. Ce passage s'effectue par pivotement de la glissière 6 autour de l'axe de rotation 15, ce qui entraîne le basculement de la tablette 4 vers l'avant du véhicule.When the roof leaves the trunk 2 (FIG. 2), the lid 3 of the trunk 2 opens and the shelf 4 passes into its open position in which it is substantially vertical. This passage is effected by pivoting of the slide 6 around the axis of rotation 15, which causes the tablet 4 to tilt towards the front of the vehicle.
Par conséquent, dans cette position ouverte, la tablette 4 libère un passage pour le toit. Lorsque le toit arrive au minimum dans une position intermédiaire (non représentée), c'est-à-dire lorsque la partie arrière 5 du toit n'est pas complètement en position de fermeture, la tablette 4 en position ouverte bascule vers l'arrière du véhicule, par pivotement de la glissière 6 autour de l'axe de rotation 15.Consequently, in this open position, the shelf 4 frees a passage for the roof. When the roof arrives at least in an intermediate position (not shown), that is to say when the rear part 5 of the roof is not completely in the closed position, the shelf 4 in the open position rocks backwards of the vehicle, by pivoting of the slide 6 around the axis of rotation 15.
Puis, lorsque la partie arrière 5 du toit est en position de fermeture (figure 3), c'est-à-dire lorsque le toit recouvre l'habitacle du véhicule, la tablette 4 passe dans sa deuxième position fermée, dans laquelle elle s'étend sensiblement horizontalement entre le châssis 1 et le bord arrière de la partie arrière 5 du toit.Then, when the rear part 5 of the roof is in the closed position (FIG. 3), that is to say when the roof covers the passenger compartment of the vehicle, the tablet 4 passes into its second closed position, in which it s 'extends substantially horizontally between the frame 1 and the rear edge of the rear part 5 of the roof.
A cet effet, la tablette 4 vient en butée sur la partie arrière 5 du toit, par l'intermédiaire des moyens de butée 13, 14. Ces moyens de butée permettent le centrage, le guidage et le verrouillage de la tablette 4.For this purpose, the shelf 4 abuts on the rear part 5 of the roof, by means of the stop means 13, 14. These stop means allow the centering, guiding and locking of the shelf 4.
La tablette 4 coulisse alors dans la glissière 6 vers l'avant, la partie avant 17 de ladite tablette 4 venant se loger sous la partie arrière 18 du châssis 1.The tablet 4 then slides in the slide 6 towards the front, the front part 17 of said tablet 4 being housed under the rear part 18 of the chassis 1.
Dans cette position, le ressort de rappel 11 est complètement étiré.In this position, the return spring 11 is completely stretched.
Selon le deuxième mode de réalisation, illustré par les figures 4 à 7, les moyens de pivotement sont formés de deux bras articulés 19, 20 reliés d'une part au châssis 1 par deux axes de rotation 21 , 22 transversaux au véhicule, et d'autre part à la glissière 6 par deux axes de rotation transversaux 23, 24 solidaires de cette glissière.According to the second embodiment, illustrated by FIGS. 4 to 7, the pivoting means are formed by two articulated arms 19, 20 connected on the one hand to the chassis 1 by two axes of rotation 21, 22 transverse to the vehicle, and d on the other hand to the slide 6 by two transverse axes of rotation 23, 24 secured to this slide.
Lorsque le toit est rangé à l'intérieur du coffre 2 (figure 4), la tablette 4 est dans sa première position fermée, dans laquelle elle s'étend sensiblement horizontalement entre le châssis 1 et le bord avant du couvercle 3 du coffre arrière 2, la partie avant 17 de ladite tablette 4 étant située au-dessus de la partie arrière 18 du châssis 1. Dans cette position, le ressort de rappel 11 est agencé pour maintenir la tablette 4 dans sa position la plus reculée, c'est-à-dire sa position la plus proche du bord avant 16 du couvercle 3 du coffre 2. Dû à la présence des moyens de butée 13 et 14, le galet 10 n'est pas en butée contre la partie arrière de la glissière 6.When the roof is stored inside the trunk 2 (FIG. 4), the shelf 4 is in its first closed position, in which it extends substantially horizontally between the chassis 1 and the front edge of the lid 3 of the rear trunk 2 , the front part 17 of said shelf 4 being located above the rear part 18 of the chassis 1. In this position, the return spring 11 is arranged to maintain the tablet 4 in its most remote position, that is to say its position closest to the front edge 16 of the lid 3 of the trunk 2. Due to the presence abutment means 13 and 14, the roller 10 is not in abutment against the rear part of the slide 6.
Lorsque le toit sort du coffre 2, (figure 5), le couvercle 3 du coffre 2 s'ouvre et la tablette 4 passe dans sa position ouverte dans laquelle elle est sensiblement verticale. Ce passage s'effectue par pivotement des deux bras 19, 20, qui entraîne le déplacement de la glissière 6, et par conséquent celui de la tablette 4. La partie avant 17 de la tablette 4 bascule alors vers le haut, tandis que sa partie arrière 25 bascule vers le bas.When the roof leaves the trunk 2, (Figure 5), the lid 3 of the trunk 2 opens and the shelf 4 passes into its open position in which it is substantially vertical. This passage is effected by pivoting of the two arms 19, 20, which causes the displacement of the slide 6, and consequently that of the shelf 4. The front part 17 of the shelf 4 then rocks upwards, while its part rear 25 switches down.
Dans cette position ouverte, la tablette 4 libère donc un passage pour le toit.In this open position, the shelf 4 therefore frees a passage for the roof.
Lorsque le toit arrive au minimum dans une position intermédiaire (non représentée), c'est-à-dire lorsque la partie arrière 5 du toit n'est pas complètement en position de fermeture, la tablette 4 en position ouverte bascule vers l'arrière du véhicule par pivotement des deux bras 19, 20. Ce pivotement entraîne en effet le basculement vers le bas de la partie avant 17 de la tablette 4, et le basculement vers le haut de sa partie arrière 25.When the roof arrives at least in an intermediate position (not shown), that is to say when the rear part 5 of the roof is not completely in the closed position, the shelf 4 in the open position rocks backwards of the vehicle by pivoting of the two arms 19, 20. This pivoting in fact causes the front part 17 of the shelf 4 to tilt down, and its rear part 25 to tilt up.
Puis, lorsque la partie arrière 5 du toit est en position de fermeture (figure 6), c'est-à-dire lorsque le toit recouvre l'habitacle du véhicule, la tablette 4 passe dans sa deuxième position fermée, dans laquelle elle s'étend sensiblement horizontalement entre le châssis 1 et le bord arrière de la partie arrière 5 du toit. A cet effet, la tablette 4 vient en butée sur la partie arrière 5 du toit, par l'intermédiaire des moyens de butée 13, 14. La tablette 4, retenue par le ressort de rappel 11 , coulisse alors dans la glissière 6 vers l'avant, la partie avant 17 de ladite tablette 4 venant se loger sur la partie arrière 18 du châssis 1. Then, when the rear part 5 of the roof is in the closed position (FIG. 6), that is to say when the roof covers the passenger compartment of the vehicle, the tablet 4 passes into its second closed position, in which it s 'extends substantially horizontally between the frame 1 and the rear edge of the rear part 5 of the roof. For this purpose, the shelf 4 abuts on the rear part 5 of the roof, by means of the abutment means 13, 14. The shelf 4, retained by the return spring 11, then slides in the slide 6 towards the 'front, the front part 17 of said shelf 4 which is housed on the rear part 18 of the chassis 1.

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1. Dispositif de commande d'une tablette arrière (4) de véhicule automobile doté d'un coffre arrière (2), d'un couvercle (3) pour ledit coffre (2), et d'un toit repliable d'une position où il couvre l'habitacle du véhicule à une position où il est rangé dans le coffre arrière (2), ledit toit comportant au moins une partie arrière de toit (5), caractérisé par le fait qu'il comprend au moins d'un des côtés du véhicule :1. Control device for a rear shelf (4) of a motor vehicle provided with a rear trunk (2), a cover (3) for said trunk (2), and a folding roof of a position where it covers the passenger compartment of the vehicle in a position where it is stored in the rear boot (2), said roof comprising at least one rear roof part (5), characterized in that it comprises at least one sides of the vehicle:
- un organe de support de tablette relié au châssis (1) du véhicule par des moyens de pivotement de manière que ladite tablette (4) passe, par un pivotement dudit organe de support, d'une position ouverte où ladite tablette (4) est sensiblement verticale, et où elle libère un passage pour ledit toit, à l'une de deux positions fermées où ladite tablette (4) s'étend sensiblement horizontalement en position de fermeture dudit passage entre le châssis (1 ) et le bord avant (16) du couvercle (3) dudit coffre arrière (2) dans la première position fermée, et entre le châssis (1) et le bord arrière de la partie arrière (5) du toit dans la deuxième position fermée ; - des moyens de translation de ladite tablette arrière (4) par rapport audit organe de support ;- a tablet support member connected to the chassis (1) of the vehicle by pivoting means so that said tablet (4) passes, by a pivoting of said support member, from an open position where said tablet (4) is substantially vertical, and where it frees a passage for said roof, at one of two closed positions where said shelf (4) extends substantially horizontally in the closed position of said passage between the frame (1) and the front edge (16 ) of the cover (3) of said rear trunk (2) in the first closed position, and between the chassis (1) and the rear edge of the rear part (5) of the roof in the second closed position; - means for translating said rear shelf (4) relative to said support member;
- des moyens élastiques de rappel de ladite tablette (4) par rapport audit organe de support en direction dudit couvercle (3) ; et- elastic means for returning said shelf (4) relative to said support member in the direction of said cover (3); and
- des moyens de butée (13, 14) entre ladite tablette (4) et ladite partie arrière (5) du toit lorsque ce dernier est position fermée.- stop means (13, 14) between said shelf (4) and said rear part (5) of the roof when the latter is in the closed position.
2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé par le fait que les moyens de pivotement sont formés d'un axe de rotation transversal (15) fixe par rapport au châssis (1 ).2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the pivoting means are formed of a transverse axis of rotation (15) fixed relative to the frame (1).
Dispositif selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé par le fait que les moyens de pivotement sont formés de deux bras articulés (19, 20) reliés au châssis (1 ). Véhicule automobile caractérisé par le fait qu'il comprend un dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the pivoting means are formed by two articulated arms (19, 20) connected to the chassis (1). Motor vehicle characterized in that it comprises a device according to one of claims 1 to 3.
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